Cost of Living in Leland, MS
Population 3,864 · Mississippi · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $39,767, median household incomes in Leland land roughly 47% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. A poverty rate near 28% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Leland lies roughly 85 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Jackson. Housing prices track closely with Jackson's $108,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Leland
The median home value in Leland is $111,100 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $702/month, 47% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $39,767/year is 47% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Mississippi's top state income tax rate is 4.7% and the combined sales tax is 7.1%. Overall, Leland has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.
Leland has limited residential data
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Leland, MS?
Leland has a cost index of 43 (100 = national average). It is 57% below the national average.
What is average rent in Leland, MS?
The median gross rent in Leland is $702 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Leland?
The median home value in Leland is $111,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Leland?
The median household income in Leland is $39,767 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Leland, MS?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Leland is 7.1%. The Mississippi state income tax top rate is 4.7%.
Is Leland, MS affordable?
Yes, Leland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 43 — about 57% below the US national average of 100.
Leland at a Glance
- Population
- 3,864
- Median Income
- $39,767
- Home Value
- $111,100
- Median Rent
- $702/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.8%
- Sales Tax
- 7.1%
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