Cost of Living in Mississippi
16 cities • 709,393 total population • 2026 Data
$62,330
Avg. Median Income
-19% vs national
$1,144
Avg. Median Rent
-15% vs national
$203,738
Avg. Home Value
-40% vs national
5.8%
Avg. Unemployment
Overview
Mississippi has 16 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 709,393 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $62,330, which is 19% below the national median.
Rent averages $1,144 per month, and the average home value is $203,738. The largest city is Jackson, while Greenville offers the lowest rent and Madison has the highest.
Most Affordable Cities in Mississippi
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $824 | $36,297 | $100,800 |
| 2 | Meridian | $865 | $34,657 | $100,800 |
| 3 | Starkville | $875 | $39,751 | $265,900 |
| 4 | Tupelo | $940 | $66,314 | $201,300 |
| 5 | Hattiesburg | $995 | $44,140 | $153,600 |
Most Expensive Cities in Mississippi
| # | City | Median Rent | Median Income | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,798 | $120,918 | $334,700 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $1,609 | $98,421 | $269,900 |
| 3 | Southaven | $1,361 | $76,159 | $214,800 |
| 4 | Horn Lake | $1,293 | $56,847 | $158,900 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,261 | $93,073 | $255,900 |
Highest Income Cities in Mississippi
| # | City | Median Income | Median Rent | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $120,918 | $1,798 | 27,775 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $98,421 | $1,609 | 46,538 |
| 3 | Brandon | $93,073 | $1,261 | 25,352 |
| 4 | Southaven | $76,159 | $1,361 | 55,531 |
| 5 | Clinton | $70,913 | $1,135 | 27,418 |
All Cities in Mississippi
| City | Population | Income | Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 149,827 | $43,238 | $1,018 | $108,200 |
| Gulfport | 72,533 | $46,044 | $1,030 | $167,100 |
| Southaven | 55,531 | $76,159 | $1,361 | $214,800 |
| Biloxi | 49,011 | $55,958 | $1,051 | $203,200 |
| Hattiesburg | 48,507 | $44,140 | $995 | $153,600 |
| Olive Branch | 46,538 | $98,421 | $1,609 | $269,900 |
| Tupelo | 37,825 | $66,314 | $940 | $201,300 |
| Meridian | 34,466 | $34,657 | $865 | $100,800 |
| Greenville | 28,833 | $36,297 | $824 | $100,800 |
| Madison | 27,775 | $120,918 | $1,798 | $334,700 |
| Pearl | 27,458 | $54,643 | $1,152 | $170,900 |
| Clinton | 27,418 | $70,913 | $1,135 | $220,400 |
| Horn Lake | 26,622 | $56,847 | $1,293 | $158,900 |
| Oxford | 26,086 | $59,901 | $1,093 | $333,400 |
| Starkville | 25,611 | $39,751 | $875 | $265,900 |
| Brandon | 25,352 | $93,073 | $1,261 | $255,900 |
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.