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Cost of living in Washington County, MS

Estimated monthly cost
$2,658/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 43,674 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $807 30%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $366 14%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $298 11%
Energy $197 7%
State tax $135 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Washington County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$699
per month
1 bedroom
$807
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 Washington County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$40,117
per year
Individual earnings
$32,456
per year
Per capita
$24,162
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Washington County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$99,300
Annual property tax
$837

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Washington 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 Washington County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
12.2%

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 Washington 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 Washington County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.2 min
Drive alone
85.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
3.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Washington County

What it costs to live in Washington County each month.

Single person
$2,658
per month
  • Rent $807
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $298
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $366
  • State tax $135
Couple
$3,526
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $494
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $347
  • State tax $167
Family
$6,011
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $749
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $347
  • State tax $167

Frequently asked questions about Washington County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Washington County?

In Washington County, MS, a one-bedroom apartment averages $807 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 Washington County?

In Washington County, MS, the average household income is $40,117 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,456 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Washington County?

The estimated cost of living in Washington County, MS is approximately $2,658 per month for a single person, $3,526 for a couple, $6,011 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Washington County?

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

Is Washington County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Washington County, MS would need approximately $2,658 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $40,117 per year ($3,343 per month). Washington County has a high cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Washington County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Washington County, MS is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 12.2% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Washington County?

The average home value in Washington County, MS is $99,300, with average annual property taxes of $837, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Washington County compare to other areas?

You can compare Washington County, MS with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Washington County is in the Greenville, 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