Madison, MS Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Madison, Mississippi?
$5,820 / month
for a family, 7.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,840 for the year for a family.
$4,500 / month
for a single person, 5.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,000 for the year for a single person.

Madison cost of living score
93.2
Less expensive
6.8% lower
than the US average
18.4% higher
than the Mississippi average
Madison, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.8% lower than the U.S. average and 18.4% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Madison, MS

Housing costs in Madison?
A typical home costs $363,900, which is 7.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 134.3% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Madison costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 43.7% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Madison?
To live comfortably in Madison, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $69,840 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Madison?
Madison, MS is known for its affordable cost of living. The city's housing costs are 15% lower than the U.S. average, and overall living expenses in Madison are about 8% lower than the national average. This makes Madison an attractive option for families and individuals who want to live in a safe community without breaking the bank. Additionally, Mississippi has no state income tax or estate tax, which further reduces the cost of living in Madison for those who work and earn money within the state.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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  93.3  Unlock100.0
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Over 11 years ago

Forget everything you've heard about Mississippi. In 30 years, Madison and Ridgeland, sister cities, have grown from being whistle stop railroad communities into two of  More

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Madison is a beautiful city. I have been leaving here for 1year. Love it!! It's safe and has best school system in Mississippi.  More

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The Madison County area just north of Jackson is a growning community with excellent school systems both public and private. This provides oppportunity to select the  More

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