Raleigh, MS Cost of Living


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Smith County / Raleigh / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Raleigh, Mississippi?
$2,010 / month
for a family, 62.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,120 for the year for a family.
$2,200 / month
for a single person, 53.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,400 for the year for a single person.

Raleigh cost of living score
76.2
Less expensive
23.8% lower
than the US average
3.2% lower
than the Mississippi average
Raleigh, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.8% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Raleigh, MS

Housing costs in Raleigh?
A typical home costs $125,400, which is 62.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 19.3% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?
To live comfortably in Raleigh, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $26,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Raleigh?
Raleigh, MS boasts an affordable cost of living. The city's overall cost of living index is 14.2 percent lower than the national average, and the median home price is a very reasonable $117,000. In addition to housing costs that are lower than those seen in most other parts of the country, goods and services are significantly cheaper in Raleigh as well. Groceries, healthcare, transportation and utilities all tend to be more reasonably priced in Raleigh than they are in many other areas. All these factors combined make Raleigh an incredibly attractive place to call home for families and individuals looking for a good quality of life without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesRaleighMississippiUnited States
    Unlock78.7100.0
  95.2  Unlock100.0
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  28.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$155,300$338,100
  96.8  Unlock100.0
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  57.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

This place is a dump. Every stereotype you’ve ever heard about in Mississippi is here, the kind of people that still use the”N” word on a regular basis. Scary place to  More

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Over 15 years ago

Though I may have a Forest zip code, I go to school in a small town known as Raleigh. To many people this is an absolute nothing town. But to many others, we call it  More

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