Cost of living in Tate County, MS
Part of the Memphis Metro Area
Population 28,135 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Tate County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Tate County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Tate County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Tate County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Tate County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Tate County
State and local tax rates for Mississippi.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Tate County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Tate County
What it costs to live in Tate County each month.
- Rent $831
- Energy $197
- Water $55
- Groceries $298
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $439
- State tax $154
- Rent $1,090
- Energy $236
- Water $65
- Groceries $494
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $717
- State tax $267
- Rent $1,346
- Energy $296
- Water $75
- Groceries $749
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $717
- State tax $267
Frequently asked questions about Tate County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Tate County?
In Tate County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $831 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,090 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,346 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Tate County?
In Tate County, MS, the average household income is $63,995 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,890 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Tate County?
The estimated cost of living in Tate County, MS is approximately $2,774 per month for a single person, $4,153 for a couple, $6,520 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Tate County?
The combined sales tax rate in Tate County, MS is 7.07%, which includes the Mississippi state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 0.07%.
Is Tate County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Tate County, MS would need approximately $2,774 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $63,995 per year ($5,333 per month). Tate County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Tate County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Tate County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Tate County?
The average home value in Tate County, MS is $173,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,328, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Tate County compare to other areas?
You can compare Tate County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Tate County is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR 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