Zip 38720 (Alligator, MS) Cost of Living


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Alligator cost of living score
71.3
Less expensive
28.7% lower
than the US average
9.4% lower
than the Mississippi average
Alligator (zip 38720), Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.7% lower than the U.S. average and 9.4% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Zip 38720 (Alligator, MS)

Housing costs in Alligator?
A typical home costs $75,200, which is 77.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 51.6% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alligator costs $680 per month, which is 23.6% cheaper than the national average of $890 and 14.7% cheaper than the state average of $780.

Can I afford Alligator?
To live comfortably in Alligator (zip 38720), Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $14,400 for a family, and $20,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alligator?
The cost of living in 38720 Alligator, MS is quite affordable. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Alligator is 86.3, which is 14% lower than the US average. Housing costs are especially low; a one-bedroom apartment in the city center averages about $500 a month, while a three-bedroom house outside of town will usually cost around $800 per month. Groceries and transportation are also relatively inexpensive, with basic groceries costing around 10% less than the US average and local public transportation costing just under $2 per ride. Overall, living in 38720 Alligator, MS can be very affordable for those on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAlligatorMississippiUnited States
  71.378.7100.0
  87.894.9100
  102.4101.9100.0
  19.448.6100.0
  $75,200$155,300$338,100
  95.5%97.1%100.0%
  66.383.4100.0
  70.063.1100.0

   100=National Average

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