Moving to Mississippi from United States
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United States to Mississippi — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from United States to Mississippi, you would find that Mississippi is 19.2% cheaper than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $51,215 in Mississippi to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jackson averages 76°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from United States to Mississippi.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $51,215
To maintain the same standard of living in Mississippi
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 20.2% less
Groceries
pay 15.5% less
Transportation
pay 16.1% less
Housing
pay 20.9% less
Childcare
pay 33.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 21.2% 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.
Key Indicator Comparison
How United States and Mississippi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
United States performs better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States 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
United States generally does better on employment & economy, though Mississippi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States performs better than Mississippi across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than United States?
Generally yes: Mississippi runs about 32% cheaper than United States on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Mississippi?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around $12,804 in Mississippi for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Mississippi?
Working remotely from Mississippi's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in United States and Mississippi.
How is healthcare in Mississippi compared to United States?
United States performs better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Mississippi compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Jackson is 76°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Jackson receives around 54.3 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Mississippi?
Both United States and Mississippi share the same official language: English.
