Cost of Living in Coahoma County, Mississippi
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Coahoma County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Coahoma County ranks #2,107 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 33%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Coahoma County, Mississippi
Coahoma faces Mississippi's severest strain
With a rent-to-income ratio of 23.8%, Coahoma County experiences the worst housing affordability burden in this eight-county cohort and well above Mississippi's 19.6% state average. The median household income of $36,259—just 49% of the national average—leaves minimal margin for other expenses.
Bottom tier for Mississippi affordability
Coahoma County's 23.8% rent-to-income ratio ranks among the poorest housing affordability metrics across Mississippi's 82 counties. Only counties in severe economic distress rival these pressures.
Highest rental burden in the region
At $719/month rent on a $36,259 income, Coahoma's affordability crisis exceeds even Claiborne County's struggles, despite only marginally higher rents. The root cause lies in incomes compressed to the region's lowest levels.
Housing dominates household budgets
Renters pay $719/month (23.8% of income) while homeowners pay $624/month (20.6%), with both groups allocating over one-fifth of earnings to housing alone. This leaves less than 80% of household income for food, utilities, healthcare, and all other needs.
Relocation here requires realistic planning
Coahoma County's low home values ($86,400) and rents cannot offset the severity of income constraints—relocate here only with guaranteed employment or substantial financial reserves. The affordability crisis here is structural, not just a matter of finding cheaper housing.
Cost of Living Advisory: Coahoma County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Coahoma County is affordable. The median rent is $719/month against a median household income of $36,259, putting rent at 23.8% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $719/month rent versus $624/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $95/month cheaper — a 13% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $28,760/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $26,743/year. With a median household income of $36,259, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 32.0% of renter households in Coahoma County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Attala County where rent averages $774/month, Coahoma County is approximately 7% less expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
23.8%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$846
per month
Owner Cost Burden
20.7%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Coahoma County
Median home value is $86,400. Estimated monthly cost: $690 vs. your max of $846.
Rent Affordability Guide
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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