Moving to Mississippi from West Virginia
What to Expect
Considering a move from West Virginia to Mississippi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from West Virginia to Mississippi, you would find that Mississippi is 1.2% more expensive than West Virginia. A $75,000 salary in West Virginia would need to be roughly $77,959 in Mississippi to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between West Virginia and Mississippi.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $77,959
To maintain the same standard of living in Mississippi
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.8% less
Groceries
pay 7.0% more
Transportation
pay 9.1% less
Housing
pay 1.0% more
Childcare
pay 20.5% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.8% 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.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mississippi compared to West Virginia.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
West Virginia generally does better on safety, though Mississippi leads in violent 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
West Virginia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mississippi leads in adult smoking rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
West Virginia performs better than Mississippi across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
West Virginia 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
West Virginia 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
West Virginia 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 | Charleston | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 61°/47°F (16°/8°C) | 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 67°/54°F (20°/12°C) | 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Charleston | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°/43°F (13.7°/6.0°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.5°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| Mar | 65°/52°F (18.3°/10.9°C) | 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) |
| Apr | 72°/59°F (22.2°/14.9°C) | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) |
| May | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 88°/77°F (30.9°/24.9°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.5°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 82°/72°F (27.8°/22.1°C) | 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) |
| Oct | 75°/62°F (23.7°/16.9°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) |
| Nov | 67°/54°F (19.6°/12.0°C) | 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) |
| Dec | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.6°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than West Virginia?
On average Mississippi is around 4% pricier than West Virginia, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Mississippi?
Budget about $19,490 for 3 months in Mississippi (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Mississippi safe?
West Virginia generally does better on safety, though Mississippi leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Mississippi compared to West Virginia?
West Virginia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mississippi leads in adult smoking rate.
What's the weather like in Mississippi compared to West Virginia?
The average high temperature in Jackson is 76°F, compared to 73°F in Charleston. Jackson receives around 54.3 in of rainfall per year, while Charleston gets 44.4 in.
