Lexington, MS Cost of Living


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Holmes County / Lexington / Zip Codes

Lexington cost of living score
69.2
Less expensive
30.8% lower
than the US average
12.1% lower
than the Mississippi average
Lexington, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.8% lower than the U.S. average and 12.1% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Lexington, MS

Housing costs in Lexington?
A typical home costs $68,900, which is 79.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.6% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lexington costs $750 per month, which is 47.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.7% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Lexington?
To live comfortably in Lexington, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $13,320 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lexington?
The cost of living in Lexington, MS is quite reasonable compared to many other cities in the United States. The median home value is around $142,200 which is much lower than the national average. The overall cost of living index is 79.2, which means that it’s slightly below average compared to the rest of the country. Food and transportation costs are also very affordable and cost-of-living expenses such as taxes and utilities are low as well. This makes Lexington an attractive option for people looking for a comfortable lifestyle with an affordable price tag.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLexingtonMississippiUnited States
  69.278.7100.0
  94.194.9100
  103.5101.9100.0
  24.348.6100.0
  $68,900$155,300$338,100
  100.1%97.1%100.0%
  75.883.4100.0
  50.663.1100.0

   100=National Average

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