Lamar County, MS Cost of Living


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Lamar cost of living score
86.6
Less expensive
13.4% lower
than the US average
10.0% higher
than the Mississippi average
Lamar Mississi County, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.0% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Lamar County, MS

Housing costs in Lamar?
A typical home costs $223,300, which is 34.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.8% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lamar costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.3% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Lamar?
To live comfortably in Lamar Mississi County, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $42,840 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lamar?
The cost of living in Lamar, MS County is significantly lower than the US average. According to the data, the cost of living in Lamar is 86.6 while the US average is 100. This means that it is 13.4 percent cheaper to live in Lamar than in the United States overall. This could be a great way for people who want to save money while still living comfortably. Additionally, there are many housing options available at a lower median value than the US average; with the house median value for Lamar being $223,300 compared to the US average of $338,100. This makes it even more affordable to live and buy property in Lamar County compared to other places across America.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLamarMississippiUnited States
  86.678.7100.0
  95.594.9100
  104.0101.9100.0
  64.048.6100.0
  $223,300$155,300$338,100
  99.6%97.1%100.0%
  90.683.4100.0
  80.663.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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