Alligator, MS Cost of Living


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Alligator cost of living score
71.3
Less expensive
28.7% lower
than the US average
9.4% lower
than the Mississippi average
Alligator, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.4% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Alligator, MS

Housing costs in Alligator?
A typical home costs $120,500, which is 64.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.4% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alligator costs $680 per month, which is 52.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.9% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Alligator?
To live comfortably in Alligator, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $20,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alligator?
The cost of living in Alligator, MS is quite affordable compared to other parts of the state and country. The median home price is significantly lower than the national average, at just over $100,000. Additionally, the sales tax rate is only 7%, which helps to offset some of the cost of food and other necessities. Groceries are also typically cheaper than in larger cities, so those who live in Alligator can save money on their day-to-day expenses. In general, Alligator is a great place for people looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities and activities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlligatorMississippiUnited States
  71.378.7100.0
  87.894.9100
  102.4101.9100.0
  16.948.6100.0
  $120,500$155,300$338,100
  95.5%97.1%100.0%
  66.383.4100.0
  70.663.1100.0

   100=National Average

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