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Cost of living in Simpson County, MS

Part of the Jackson Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,704/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 25,817 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $805 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $404 15%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $145 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Simpson County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$640
per month
1 bedroom
$805
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Simpson County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,111
per year
Individual earnings
$34,763
per year
Per capita
$29,599
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Simpson County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$111,600
Annual property tax
$671

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Simpson County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$158
per month · 13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$39
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Simpson County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
11.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Simpson County

State and local tax rates for Mississippi.

State income tax
5.0%
Flat rate
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
7.1%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Simpson County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
30.2 min
Drive alone
78.5%
Public transit
1.1%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Simpson County

What it costs to live in Simpson County each month.

Single person
$2,704
per month
  • Rent $805
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $404
  • State tax $145
Couple
$3,792
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $225
Family
$6,277
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $555
  • State tax $225

Frequently asked questions about Simpson County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Simpson County?

In Simpson County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $805 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Simpson County?

In Simpson County, MS, the average household income is $54,111 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,763 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Simpson County?

The estimated cost of living in Simpson County, MS is approximately $2,704 per month for a single person, $3,792 for a couple, $6,277 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Simpson County?

The combined sales tax rate in Simpson County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.

Is Simpson County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Simpson County, MS would need approximately $2,704 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,111 per year ($4,509 per month). Simpson County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Simpson County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Simpson County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Simpson County?

The average home value in Simpson County, MS is $111,600, with average annual property taxes of $671, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Simpson County compare to other areas?

You can compare Simpson County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Simpson County is in the Jackson, MS metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources