Pearl, MS Cost of Living


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Pearl cost of living score
88.5
Less expensive
11.5% lower
than the US average
12.5% higher
than the Mississippi average
Pearl, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.5% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Pearl, MS

Housing costs in Pearl?
A typical home costs $172,000, which is 49.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.8% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pearl costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 16.0% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Pearl?
To live comfortably in Pearl, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $33,120 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pearl?
The cost of living in Pearl, MS is quite reasonable. The overall cost of living index is slightly below the national average, making it an attractive destination for retirees or families looking to escape the higher prices of larger cities. Housing costs are very competitive, with median rents ranging from $700-$850 per month depending on the location and type of home. Grocery prices are also lower than average when compared to other areas around the state, making it a great place to shop for affordable groceries. Overall, Pearl offers a great quality of life at a price that can't be beat.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPearlMississippiUnited States
  88.578.7100.0
  98.694.9100
  100.9101.9100.0
  52.248.6100.0
  $172,000$155,300$338,100
  95.9%97.1%100.0%
  81.783.4100.0
  80.463.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

In my opinion, Rankin County needs to catch up with the times. It is 2010, get off of this prejudice, white robe, peckerwood BS!!! I watched my husband be carried away  More

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