Diamondhead, MS Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Diamondhead, Mississippi?
$3,750 / month
for a family, 30.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $45,000 for the year for a family.
$2,767 / month
for a single person, 42.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,200 for the year for a single person.

Diamondhead cost of living score
83.4
Less expensive
16.6% lower
than the US average
6.0% higher
than the Mississippi average
Diamondhead, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.0% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Diamondhead, MS

Housing costs in Diamondhead?
A typical home costs $235,300, which is 30.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.5% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Diamondhead costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.9% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Diamondhead?
To live comfortably in Diamondhead, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Diamondhead?
The cost of living in Diamondhead, MS is relatively low compared to other areas in the United States. The median home price is around $176,000 and the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment is approximately $850 to $900. Utilities are also very affordable with electricity costing around $115 per month on average. In addition, food costs are lower than in many cities across the country, with groceries averaging about $4.50 per pound. Overall, people who live in Diamondhead find that they can get more for their money when it comes to housing and living expenses.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDiamondheadMississippiUnited States
    Unlock78.7100.0
  96.3  Unlock100.0
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  59.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$155,300$338,100
  95.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock83.4100.0
  79.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Diamondhead
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Over 4 years ago

This is easily the best place i have ever lived. COuntry club 4 life.   More

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Over 4 years ago

This place is a S***T Hole!! Moving back home!! Roaches, mice, spiders, snakes, MOSQUITOES AND FLIES ALL YEAR LONG!! ITS ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING!! Hurricanes, flooding,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Diamondhead is built around two golf courses, and the vast majority of residents are retirees who moved here in order to play golf all day. The young, especially the  More

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