Cost of Living in Mississippi State, MS

Population 4,367 · Mississippi · Data vintage 2023

Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Geographically, Mississippi State is about 75 miles west of Tuscaloosa, the nearest large metro. Tuscaloosa's typical home runs $237,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Mississippi State

The local unemployment rate is 12.4%, 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%.

🏠 Housing

Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$770
1 BR
$802
2 BR
$933
3 BR
$1,238
4 BR
$1,321

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
16.9 min
37% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
17.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
43.3%
Carpooled
4.5%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
34.2%
Work from home
17.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.7%
Total Sales Tax 7.1%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 0.1%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Per Capita Income
$5,005
Unemployment Rate
12.4%
158% above avg
Labor Force Participation
24.7%

🎓 Education

0 0

👥 Demographics

Median Age 19.1
Male median age 19
Female median age 19.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mississippi State, MS?

Cost of living data for Mississippi State is based on 2023 Census ACS estimates.

What is the sales tax in Mississippi State, MS?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mississippi State is 7.1%. The Mississippi state income tax top rate is 4.7%.

Is Mississippi State, MS affordable?

Affordability in Mississippi State depends on your income and lifestyle. Review the housing, rent, and income data above for a complete picture.