Hattiesburg, MS Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
$2,940 / month
for a family, 45.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $35,280 for the year for a family.
$2,667 / month
for a single person, 44.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $32,000 for the year for a single person.

Hattiesburg cost of living score
77.4
Less expensive
22.6% lower
than the US average
1.7% lower
than the Mississippi average
Hattiesburg, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Hattiesburg, MS

Housing costs in Hattiesburg?
A typical home costs $183,800, which is 45.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.4% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hattiesburg costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.2% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Hattiesburg?
To live comfortably in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $35,280 for a family, and $32,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg, MS has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Mississippi while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesHattiesburgMississippiUnited States
  77.478.7100.0
  94.194.9100
  103.4101.9100.0
  52.248.6100.0
  $183,800$155,300$338,100
  100.397.1100
  76.983.4100.0
  77.263.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 8 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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