Zip 38828 (Blue Springs, MS) Cost of Living


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Union County / Blue Springs / Blue Springs (zip 38828)

Blue Springs cost of living score
74.3
Less expensive
25.7% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the Mississippi average
Blue Springs (zip 38828), Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Zip 38828 (Blue Springs, MS)

Housing costs in Blue Springs?
A typical home costs $145,500, which is 57.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.3% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Blue Springs costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.6% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Blue Springs?
To live comfortably in Blue Springs (zip 38828), Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $27,720 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Blue Springs?
The cost of living in 38828 Blue Springs, MS is quite affordable relative to many other cities and regions in the state and country. Compared to the national average, grocery costs are 5% lower, housing costs are 4% lower, and health care costs are 6% lower. In addition to this affordability, residents of the town benefit from a low unemployment rate of only 3.2%, which means there are plenty of job opportunities for those who want to call this place their home. On top of all this, taxes in Mississippi are relatively low compared to other states, so overall living expenses remain fairly low here even when taking into account the cost of necessities such as food and housing.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBlue SpringsMississippiUnited States
  74.378.7100.0
  99.294.9100
  100.0101.9100.0
  37.448.6100.0
  $145,500$155,300$338,100
  94.3%97.1%100.0%
  71.183.4100.0
  56.063.1100.0

   100=National Average

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