Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS Cost of Living


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Hattiesburg cost of living score
81.3
Less expensive
18.7% lower
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the Mississippi average
Hattiesburg Mississi Metro Area, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS

Housing costs in Hattiesburg?
A typical home costs $176,900, which is 47.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.9% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hattiesburg costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Hattiesburg?
To live comfortably in Hattiesburg Mississi Metro Area, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area has an affordable cost of living compared to the US average – 81.3 versus 100. This lower cost of living is reflected in the house median value for Hattiesburg, which stands at $176,900. This is much lower than the US average of $338,100. Thus, people living in or around Hattiesburg can enjoy a more affordable lifestyle without compromising on the quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHattiesburgMississippiUnited States
  81.378.7100.0
  94.794.9100
  103.7101.9100.0
  51.448.6100.0
  $176,900$155,300$338,100
  100.3%97.1%100.0%
  87.783.4100.0
  77.563.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

More crime. More Homeless. Horrible drug problem. Extremely expensive housing. Always hit with some kind of TAX. Property taxes very high. Beautiful but just to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I need to live where the Mold count is low. IS THE MOLD COUNT LOW? I NEED TO KNOW. I LIVE IN STATE OF MISSOURI WHERE THE MOLD COUNT IS EXTREMELY   More

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Over 7 years ago

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