Southaven, MS Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Southaven, Mississippi?
$3,840 / month
for a family, 28.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,080 for the year for a family.
$3,733 / month
for a single person, 21.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $44,800 for the year for a single person.

Southaven cost of living score
91.7
Less expensive
8.3% lower
than the US average
16.5% higher
than the Mississippi average
Southaven, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.3% lower than the U.S. average and 16.5% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Southaven, MS

Housing costs in Southaven?
A typical home costs $240,200, which is 29.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.7% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Southaven costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 30.5% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Southaven?
To live comfortably in Southaven, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Southaven?
Southaven, MS has an average cost of living that is generally about the same as most Mississippi towns and cities. The tax rate tends to be lower here with utility costs remaining on par with surrounding areas in Mississippi making it an attractive destination for those looking for affordability without sacrificing quality of life features like access parks or amenities like retail establishments nearby.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSouthavenMississippiUnited States
    Unlock78.7100.0
  96.1  Unlock100.0
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  70.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$155,300$338,100
  95.5  Unlock100.0
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  80.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Southaven, MS has grown tremendously over the last past 15 years. Many people from Memphis, TN has moved here. The housing is very affordable but jobs are hard to come  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am planning to relocate to Southaven Mississippi in March to be closer to my family in Memphis. I have over 20 years administrative assistant experience. Are there  More

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My wife and I relocated here recently back into her hometown of Southaven, MS. Since this time we have had our Garage Sale signs pulled up off of the street because of a  More

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