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Cost of living in Mississippi

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 82 Mississippi counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$828/mo
Avg. household income
$48,514/yr
Avg. home value
$127,595
Avg. monthly cost
$2,711/mo
Cheapest county
Leflore County
$2,461/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
DeSoto County
$3,336/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in Mississippi

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
5.00%
Flat rate

Mississippi has a flat state income tax rate of 5%.

State sales tax
7.00%
Combined sales tax
7.07%
incl. average local of 0.07%

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Rent in Mississippi

The average one-bedroom rent across Mississippi is $828/mo. Rent varies from $711/mo in Attala County to $1,207/mo in DeSoto County.

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Cheapest places to live in Mississippi

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in Mississippi

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in Mississippi

Top 10 by average household income.

All 82 counties in Mississippi

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Frequently asked questions about Mississippi

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in Mississippi?

The average cost of living in Mississippi is approximately $2,711 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,461/mo in Leflore County to $3,336/mo in DeSoto County.

What is the average rent in Mississippi?

The average one-bedroom rent in Mississippi is $828 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 82 counties.

What is the average salary in Mississippi?

The average household income in Mississippi is $48,514 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does Mississippi have state income tax?

Yes, Mississippi has a flat state income tax of 5%.

What is the sales tax in Mississippi?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mississippi averages 7.07%. The state rate is 7.00% with an average local addition of 0.07%.

What are the cheapest places to live in Mississippi?

The cheapest counties to live in Mississippi based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Claiborne County ($2,404/mo), 2. Issaquena County ($2,459/mo), 3. Leflore County ($2,461/mo), 4. Sunflower County ($2,487/mo), 5. Quitman County ($2,488/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in Mississippi?

The most expensive counties to live in Mississippi based on overall monthly costs are: 1. DeSoto County ($3,336/mo), 2. Madison County ($3,191/mo), 3. Rankin County ($3,166/mo), 4. Lamar County ($2,986/mo), 5. Jackson County ($2,982/mo).

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About this data

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

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources