Greenville, MS Cost of Living


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Greenville cost of living score
69.8
Less expensive
30.2% lower
than the US average
11.3% lower
than the Mississippi average
Greenville, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.2% lower than the U.S. average and 11.3% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Greenville, MS

Housing costs in Greenville?
A typical home costs $83,300, which is 75.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.4% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Greenville costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.3% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Greenville?
To live comfortably in Greenville, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Greenville?
The cost of living in Greenville, MS is relatively low compared to other cities across the nation. The overall cost of living index in Greenville is 81.7, which is 19.3 points lower than the national average of 100. This makes it one of the more affordable places to live in Mississippi and the US as a whole. Food prices are also very competitive, with basic grocery items costing about 14% less than the national average. Housing costs are also quite low, with the median house price coming in at just over $90,000, which is much lower than many other areas within the state and country. In addition to these factors, there are numerous recreational activities available for those who wish to take advantage of them as well, ranging from fishing and canoeing on nearby rivers to golfing and shopping at local stores. All told, Greenville offers an excellent mix of affordability and quality of life that make it an attractive place for people looking to move or visit.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGreenvilleMississippiUnited States
  69.878.7100.0
  95.494.9100
  105.7101.9100.0
  36.448.6100.0
  $83,300$155,300$338,100
  99.7%97.1%100.0%
  61.883.4100.0
  67.063.1100.0

   100=National Average

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