Tupelo, MS Cost of Living


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Tupelo cost of living score
75.1
Less expensive
24.9% lower
than the US average
4.6% lower
than the Mississippi average
Tupelo, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.9% lower than the U.S. average and 4.6% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Tupelo, MS

Housing costs in Tupelo?
A typical home costs $183,300, which is 45.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.0% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tupelo costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Tupelo?
To live comfortably in Tupelo, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tupelo?
The cost of living in Tupelo, MS is quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the city has an overall cost of living index of 78.14, which is lower than the national average. The city’s utilities costs are particularly low in comparison to other cities and states across the U.S., with electricity prices being nearly 20 percent lower than the average US electricity price. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $637 per month, which is slightly lower than the state's median rent rate. Grocery prices are also quite reasonable, with a weekly grocery bill for a family of four estimated at around $125. Thus, those considering relocating to Tupelo can rest assured that their money will go further here when compared to other US cities and states.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTupeloMississippiUnited States
  75.178.7100.0
  94.694.9100
  102.7101.9100.0
  48.348.6100.0
  $183,300$155,300$338,100
  95.5%97.1%100.0%
  66.083.4100.0
  78.263.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

I am a native of Tupelo, Mississippi. I have wanted to move away from this town since I was younger. It's really not a bad place to live. It just doesn't offer much as  More

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Over 12 years ago

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TUPELO The small town where I am from, Gets its name from the Tupelo Gum. No matter where in the world That I might roam This is the place that I call  More

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