CostBy County

Mississippi Cost of Living

Housing costs and affordability data for 82 counties.

Average Monthly Rent

$782/mo

Average Home Value

$127,595

Average Owner Cost

$660/mo

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County cost atlas

Mississippi housing costs by county

Compare rent, entry-price context, owner costs, and cost score in one state view. Pin a county, switch layers, then open the full county profile when a place needs closer review.

Counties

82

Avg rent

$782/mo

Owner cost

$660/mo

Avg score

71.0

Higher means lower cost pressure

Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Rent, owner cost, and home value are county medians. Cost score rewards lower rent and lower owner costs, but affordability still depends on income, household size, commute, debt, and personal finances. Use this as decision context, not personalized financial advice.

State Cost Summary

Use these state averages as a starting point, then scan the atlas and rankings for the county-level spread behind them.

Average Monthly Rent
$782/mo
33% below national median
Average Home Value
$127,595
55% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$660/mo
61% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Cost metrics are county medians from Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. They are useful comparison signals, but they do not include every household cost or reflect personal income, financing, commute, insurance, debt, or household size.

Housing Costs in Mississippi: An Overview

The median rent in Mississippi is $782 per month, which is 33% below the national median of $1,163. That is useful statewide context, but rent burden still depends on local income, household size, commute, and the county a household chooses.

Within Mississippi, housing costs vary significantly by county. DeSoto County has the highest median rent in this dataset at $1,341 per month and a median home value of $248,700. Issaquena County has the lowest reported median rent at $253 per month and a median home value of $90,700.

The average home value across Mississippi counties is $127,595, 55% lower than the national median of $281,900. Median household income is roughly $48,514, so home values should be read alongside local wages, financing costs, taxes, insurance, and supply.

Before comparing places in Mississippi, start with the county-level pattern. Costs can swing dramatically between rural and urban counties. Use the atlas, rankings, and county links below to compare rent, home values, owner costs, and rent burden before opening a specific county profile.

Distribution

Rent Distribution in Mississippi

How median rents are spread across 82 counties

All Mississippi Counties

Sorted by median rent, highest first. A higher cost score means lower rent and owner cost pressure within the national scoring model.

CountyMedian RentHome ValueOwner CostCost ScoreRent/Income
DeSoto County
Moderate$1,341/mo
$248,700$1,272/mo12.828.0%
Rankin County
Moderate$1,210/mo
$223,400$1,091/mo19.631.0%
Madison County
Moderate$1,097/mo
$286,300$1,371/mo16.431.0%
Lafayette County
Moderate$1,091/mo
$260,500$1,009/mo25.632.0%
Jackson County
Moderate$1,087/mo
$181,700$963/mo27.929.0%
Harrison County
Moderate$1,074/mo
$199,300$987/mo27.230.0%
Lamar County
Moderate$1,061/mo
$218,700$1,031/mo26.028.0%
Hinds County
Moderate$1,032/mo
$151,200$891/mo33.633.0%
Hancock County
Affordable$999/mo
$206,600$873/mo36.227.0%
Forrest County
Affordable$960/mo
$152,900$784/mo45.032.0%
Tunica County
Affordable$938/mo
$154,500$682/mo54.137.0%
Lee County
Affordable$929/mo
$187,800$943/mo36.929.0%
Marshall County
Affordable$926/mo
$172,200$858/mo41.931.0%
Union County
Affordable$910/mo
$159,100$643/mo59.125.0%
Lowndes County
Affordable$909/mo
$157,400$834/mo45.329.0%
Lauderdale County
Affordable$897/mo
$124,500$707/mo55.131.0%
Tate County
Affordable$897/mo
$173,000$928/mo40.133.0%
Warren County
Affordable$889/mo
$144,400$833/mo46.928.0%
Scott County
Affordable$888/mo
$89,900$554/mo66.526.0%
Pearl River County
Affordable$887/mo
$174,500$647/mo60.628.0%
Pike County
Affordable$879/mo
$110,500$618/mo63.029.0%
Oktibbeha County
Affordable$873/mo
$219,500$872/mo45.338.0%
George County
Affordable$868/mo
$168,100$703/mo57.723.0%
Panola County
Affordable$859/mo
$121,500$637/mo63.732.0%
Pontotoc County
Affordable$848/mo
$141,700$629/mo65.626.0%
Stone County
Affordable$839/mo
$163,300$745/mo58.126.0%
Lawrence County
Affordable$835/mo
$104,600$552/mo72.235.0%
Itawamba County
Affordable$832/mo
$122,400$565/mo71.720.0%
Grenada County
Affordable$823/mo
$123,400$752/mo59.125.0%
Simpson County
Affordable$819/mo
$111,600$569/mo72.729.0%
Greene County
Affordable$811/mo
$94,200$482/mo77.732.0%
Jones County
Affordable$810/mo
$126,800$608/mo70.832.0%
Yalobusha County
Affordable$810/mo
$97,200$573/mo73.322.0%
Jasper County
Affordable$809/mo
$118,600$455/mo78.825.0%
Yazoo County
Affordable$804/mo
$129,200$793/mo58.637.0%
Clarke County
Affordable$803/mo
$114,300$502/mo78.132.0%
Washington County
Affordable$786/mo
$99,300$620/mo73.431.0%
Wayne County
Affordable$786/mo
$88,000$499/mo80.443.0%
Attala County
Affordable$774/mo
$107,600$558/mo79.436.0%
Neshoba County
Affordable$759/mo
$96,600$518/mo83.229.0%
Leake County
Affordable$757/mo
$114,600$585/mo79.627.0%
Lincoln County
Affordable$754/mo
$131,800$549/mo82.327.0%
Benton County
Affordable$729/mo
$109,300$550/mo85.122.0%
Alcorn County
Affordable$728/mo
$132,300$665/mo77.626.0%
Newton County
Affordable$722/mo
$102,700$555/mo85.823.0%
Monroe County
Affordable$721/mo
$115,200$637/mo80.326.0%
Adams County
Affordable$720/mo
$106,300$509/mo88.028.0%
Tippah County
Affordable$720/mo
$128,400$667/mo78.524.0%
Coahoma County
Affordable$719/mo
$86,400$624/mo81.332.0%
Clay County
Affordable$718/mo
$115,600$598/mo83.028.0%
Walthall County
Affordable$718/mo
$120,600$606/mo82.522.0%
Franklin County
Affordable$706/mo
$95,100$418/mo91.824.0%
Tishomingo County
Affordable$703/mo
$132,500$518/mo89.229.0%
Chickasaw County
Affordable$702/mo
$100,400$602/mo84.124.0%
Leflore County
Affordable$701/mo
$98,200$724/mo75.831.0%
Marion County
Affordable$700/mo
$117,000$624/mo83.028.0%
Jefferson Davis County
Affordable$695/mo
$87,100$600/mo84.840.0%
Tallahatchie County
Affordable$695/mo
$82,200$467/mo91.725.0%
Amite County
Affordable$689/mo
$89,800$393/mo93.430.0%
Copiah County
Affordable$682/mo
$105,600$502/mo91.727.0%
Montgomery County
Affordable$682/mo
$110,700$735/mo76.741.0%
Calhoun County
Affordable$674/mo
$82,900$485/mo92.726.0%
Wilkinson County
Affordable$674/mo
$80,200$498/mo92.235.0%
Bolivar County
Affordable$671/mo
$123,600$679/mo81.533.0%
Sunflower County
Affordable$670/mo
$103,400$622/mo85.331.0%
Smith County
Affordable$664/mo
$114,000$532/mo91.324.0%
Choctaw County
Affordable$661/mo
$104,500$500/mo92.920.0%
Winston County
Affordable$654/mo
$121,200$638/mo85.129.0%
Claiborne County
Affordable$651/mo
$80,800$509/mo93.029.0%
Perry County
Affordable$650/mo
$126,000$474/mo94.331.0%
Quitman County
Affordable$650/mo
$68,600$459/mo94.926.0%
Humphreys County
Affordable$643/mo
$88,800$687/mo82.329.0%
Covington County
Affordable$639/mo
$98,500$566/mo90.724.0%
Sharkey County
Affordable$622/mo
$108,000$716/mo80.830.0%
Carroll County
Affordable$621/mo
$105,500$484/mo95.323.0%
Prentiss County
Affordable$620/mo
$116,500$646/mo86.324.0%
Webster County
Affordable$618/mo
$109,500$590/mo90.028.0%
Noxubee County
Affordable$590/mo
$85,200$612/mo89.345.0%
Holmes County
Affordable$589/mo
$76,500$580/mo91.632.0%
Kemper County
Affordable$470/mo
$90,200$571/mo93.517.0%
Jefferson County
Affordable$444/mo
$81,400$432/mo99.233.0%
Issaquena County
Affordable$253/mo
$90,700$548/mo95.322.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi Housing Costs

What is the most affordable county in Mississippi?
Issaquena County is among the most affordable counties in Mississippi with a median rent of $253 per month.
What is the most expensive county to live in Mississippi?
DeSoto County is among the most expensive counties in Mississippi with a median rent of $1,341 per month and a median home value of $248,700.
How does Mississippi's cost of living compare to the national average?
Mississippi's average monthly rent of $782 is 33% below the national median of $1,163.
What is the average home value in Mississippi?
The average home value across all Mississippi counties is $127,595.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.