2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 178 cities in Mississippi.
Average median home value across Mississippi cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Mississippi.
COL index 89.3 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Mississippi.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgetown CDP | 104.1 | Moderate | $320,800 | N/A |
| 2 | Hernando | 101.2 | Moderate | $282,200 | N/A |
| 3 | Taylor | 100.7 | Moderate | $275,000 | N/A |
| 4 | Olive Branch | 100.3 | Moderate | $269,900 | N/A |
| 5 | Ridgeland | 99.5 | Moderate | $259,600 | N/A |
| 6 | Montrose | 98.9 | Moderate | $251,900 | N/A |
| 7 | Beechwood CDP | 98.0 | Moderate | $239,400 | N/A |
| 8 | Bay St. Louis | 97.4 | Moderate | $231,900 | N/A |
| 9 | Clinton | 96.6 | Moderate | $220,400 | N/A |
| 10 | Hurley CDP | 96.2 | Moderate | $215,600 | N/A |
| 11 | Southaven | 96.1 | Moderate | $214,800 | N/A |
| 12 | Flora | 96.1 | Moderate | $213,700 | N/A |
| 13 | Pheba CDP | 95.9 | Moderate | $211,800 | N/A |
| 14 | Thaxton | 95.7 | Moderate | $208,500 | N/A |
| 15 | Wade CDP | 95.6 | Moderate | $207,900 | N/A |
| 16 | Toomsuba CDP | 95.5 | Moderate | $205,600 | N/A |
| 17 | Lynchburg CDP | 95.1 | Moderate | $201,500 | N/A |
| 18 | Ecru | 95.1 | Moderate | $200,900 | N/A |
| 19 | Jackson | 94.9 | Moderate | N/A | N/A |
| 20 | Helena CDP | 94.8 | Moderate | $197,300 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources