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Mississippi City Intelligence

Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Mississippi.

Mississippi, located in the Southern United States, is characterized by its rich history, warm climate, and a predominantly rural, unhurried lifestyle. The state's economy, historically rooted in agriculture, particularly cotton, has diversified to include manufacturing and a rapidly expanding services sector, with major industries now encompassing automotive, shipbuilding, aerospace, forestry, and food processing. Living in Mississippi is generally affordable, boasting one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S., with housing, groceries, and utilities typically below the national average. The climate features mild winters, allowing for year-round outdoor activities.

20
Cities
$53K
Avg Salary
87
Avg Cost Index
Vicksburg
Top City

About Mississippi

Mississippi is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica. The average cost index across its cities is 87, with average salaries around $52,833. Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.

Cities in Mississippi

Vicksburg #1 Best City 61

Vicksburg

Mississippi, USA

SafetyB-
CostB+
Growth69
Avg. Rent$900
Median Income$45,781
Cost of Living82/100
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Biloxi #2 Best City 60

Biloxi

Mississippi, USA

SafetyB-
CostB
Growth69
Avg. Rent$1,150
Median Income$55,800
Cost of Living88/100
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Horn Lake #3 Best City 60

Horn Lake

Mississippi, USA

SafetyC+
CostB
Growth72
Avg. Rent$1,350
Median Income$61,500
Cost of Living88/100
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Columbus #4 Best City 60

Columbus

Mississippi, USA

SafetyC+
CostB+
Growth63
Avg. Rent$848
Median Income$42,235
Cost of Living85/100
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Starkville #5 Best City 59

Starkville

Mississippi, USA

SafetyB
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$1,800
Median Income$42,125
Cost of Living95/100
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Gulfport #6 Best City 58

Gulfport

Mississippi, USA

SafetyC+
CostB
Growth68
Avg. Rent$1,250
Median Income$53,400
Cost of Living86/100
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Olive Branch #18 Best City

Olive Branch

Mississippi, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Hattiesburg #19 Best City

Hattiesburg

Mississippi, USA

Safety—
Cost—
Growth—
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Register your LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit in Mississippi — here are the key state figures. Filings go through the Michael Watson office.

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$50
State Filing Fee
5%
State Income Tax
7%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax

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