Morgantown, MS Cost of Living


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Morgantown cost of living score
71.4
Less expensive
28.6% lower
than the US average
9.3% lower
than the Mississippi average
Morgantown, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.6% lower than the U.S. average and 9.3% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Morgantown, MS

Housing costs in Morgantown?
A typical home costs $93,500, which is 72.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.8% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Morgantown costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.9% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Morgantown?
To live comfortably in Morgantown, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $18,000 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Morgantown?
Morgantown, MS is a great place to live with an affordable cost of living. The cost of housing is much lower than the national average. Rent for a one bedroom apartment can be as low as $450 per month, and a three-bedroom home can be found for around $700 per month. Additionally, food costs in Morgantown are generally cheaper than what you would find in other parts of the country, while utilities remain at reasonable levels. Overall, it is easy to find a comfortable place to live in Morgantown without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMorgantownMississippiUnited States
  71.478.7100.0
  96.494.9100
  105.1101.9100.0
  35.948.6100.0
  $93,500$155,300$338,100
  95.0%97.1%100.0%
  72.883.4100.0
  67.163.1100.0

   100=National Average

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