Myrtle, MS Cost of Living


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Myrtle cost of living score
74.3
Less expensive
25.7% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the Mississippi average
Myrtle, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Myrtle, MS

Housing costs in Myrtle?
A typical home costs $141,900, which is 58.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.6% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Myrtle costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.7% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Myrtle?
To live comfortably in Myrtle, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Myrtle?
The cost of living in Myrtle, MS is generally low compared to larger cities. There are a variety of housing options in the area, from small apartments and townhouses to single-family homes. The average price for a three bedroom house is around $100,000. Prices vary depending on location and amenities. Groceries, utilities and other everyday expenses are also relatively affordable in Myrtle, MS. In addition, taxes are much lower than most places due to Mississippi’s lack of an income tax. Overall, Myrtle is an inexpensive place to live with plenty of amenities available at reasonable prices.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMyrtleMississippiUnited States
  74.378.7100.0
  94.794.9100
  100.0101.9100.0
  42.148.6100.0
  $141,900$155,300$338,100
  95.5%97.1%100.0%
  74.583.4100.0
  56.063.1100.0

   100=National Average

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