Moving to Michigan from Mississippi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mississippi to Michigan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mississippi to Michigan, you would find that Michigan is 9.8% more expensive than Mississippi. A $75,000 salary in Mississippi would need to be roughly $81,410 in Michigan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lansing averages 58°F vs 76°F in Jackson, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Mississippi and Michigan.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $81,410
To maintain the same standard of living in Michigan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 13.6% more
Groceries
pay 6.7% more
Transportation
pay 9.3% more
Housing
pay 6.2% more
Childcare
pay 25.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Michigan compared to Mississippi.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Mississippi generally does better on safety, though Michigan leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Michigan performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Mississippi generally does better on what about housing?, though Michigan leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Michigan performs significantly better than Mississippi across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Michigan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mississippi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Michigan performs significantly better than Mississippi across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Jackson | Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) | 36°/21°F (2°/-6°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 79°/57°F (26°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) | 47°/32°F (9°/0°C) |
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| Month | Jackson | Lansing |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) | 31°/17°F (-0.8°/-8.3°C) |
| Feb | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) | 34°/19°F (0.9°/-7.4°C) |
| Mar | 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) | 44°/27°F (6.7°/-2.8°C) |
| Apr | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) |
| May | 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) | 69°/48°F (20.5°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) | 78°/58°F (25.8°/14.2°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) | 82°/61°F (27.9°/16.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) | 81°/60°F (27.0°/15.5°C) |
| Sep | 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) | 74°/51°F (23.1°/10.8°C) |
| Oct | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) | 60°/41°F (15.8°/5.1°C) |
| Nov | 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) | 47°/33°F (8.6°/0.5°C) |
| Dec | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 35°/22°F (1.6°/-5.3°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Michigan than Mississippi?
On average Michigan is around 9% pricier than Mississippi, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Michigan?
Budget about $20,352 for 3 months in Michigan (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Michigan safe?
Mississippi generally does better on safety, though Michigan leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Michigan compared to Mississippi?
Michigan performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Michigan compared to Mississippi?
The average high temperature in Lansing is 58°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Lansing receives around 32.2 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.
