Moving to Mississippi from Washington
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Washington to Mississippi — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Washington to Mississippi, you would find that Mississippi is 22.8% cheaper than Washington. A $75,000 salary in Washington would need to be roughly $57,461 in Mississippi to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jackson averages 76°F vs 60°F in Olympia, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Washington to Mississippi.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $57,461
To maintain the same standard of living in Mississippi
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 23.4% less
Groceries
pay 16.5% less
Transportation
pay 21.9% less
Housing
pay 22.6% less
Childcare
pay 41.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 27.1% 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 Washington and Mississippi stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Mississippi performs significantly better than Washington across all safety metrics.
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
Washington performs 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 performs significantly better than Washington across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Washington generally does better on infrastructure, though Mississippi leads in average commute.
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
Washington 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
Washington performs 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 | Olympia | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than Washington?
Generally yes: Mississippi runs about 23% cheaper than Washington 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 $14,365 in Mississippi for everyday spending, before movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Mississippi safe?
Mississippi performs significantly better than Washington across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Mississippi compared to Washington?
Washington performs better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Mississippi compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Jackson is 76°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Jackson receives around 54.3 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
