De Kalb, MS Cost of Living


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De Kalb cost of living score
73.4
Less expensive
26.6% lower
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Mississippi average
De Kalb, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 73.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 26.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Mississippi.

De Kalb, MS

Housing costs in De Kalb?
A typical home costs $87,200, which is 74.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.9% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in De Kalb costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.1% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford De Kalb?
To live comfortably in De Kalb, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $16,560 for a family, and $22,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about De Kalb?
The cost of living in De Kalb, MS is quite affordable. It has a low overall cost of living index, which is lower than the national average and many other cities in the state. The average home in De Kalb costs around $90,000, which is much cheaper than most places in Mississippi. Property tax rates are also much lower than nearby cities. Groceries are also very accessible and affordable here, with plenty of local farmers markets as well as large supermarkets. All in all, it is a great place to live for people who want to enjoy the small-town life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDe KalbMississippiUnited States
  73.478.7100.0
  94.194.9100
  106.3101.9100.0
  24.048.6100.0
  $87,200$155,300$338,100
  96.4%97.1%100.0%
  89.483.4100.0
  60.863.1100.0

   100=National Average

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