Moving to Mississippi from United Kingdom
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United Kingdom to Mississippi — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United Kingdom to Mississippi, you would find that Mississippi is 15.6% cheaper than United Kingdom overall. A £56,000 salary in United Kingdom would need to be roughly $63,300 in Mississippi to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jackson averages 76°F vs 60°F in London, making it significantly warmer.
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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 10.8% less
Groceries
pay 17.7% more
Transportation
pay 33.2% less
Housing
pay 19.4% less
Childcare
pay 37.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Mississippi?
What does your salary buy?
£56,000 → $63,300
To maintain the same standard of living in Mississippi
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Mississippi cost about 19% less than cities in United Kingdom.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from United Kingdom to Mississippi, based on official data.
people moved from United Kingdom to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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United Kingdom
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Kingdom to Mississippi.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United Kingdom performs better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United Kingdom performs 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
share of people below the poverty line
Mississippi generally does better on employment & economy, though United Kingdom leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United Kingdom performs better than Mississippi across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Mississippi vs United Kingdom
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | London | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) | 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) | 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) | 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | London | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| Mar | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) | 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) |
| Apr | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) |
| May | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) | 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) |
| Jun | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) | 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) |
| Nov | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) | 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) |
| Dec | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
Met Office
National Weather ServiceCan you move from United Kingdom to Mississippi?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
United Kingdom passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than United Kingdom?
Yes — Mississippi is on average about 16% cheaper than United Kingdom. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Mississippi?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $15,825 in Mississippi on a £56,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Mississippi?
Usually fine from major cities in Mississippi. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Mississippi compared to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom performs better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Mississippi compared to United Kingdom?
The average high temperature in Jackson is 76°F, compared to 60°F in London. Jackson receives around 54.3 in of rainfall per year, while London gets 22.0 in.
What language do they speak in Mississippi?
Both United Kingdom and Mississippi share the same official language: English.
