Zip 39051 (Carthage, MS) Cost of Living


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Leake County / Carthage / Carthage (zip 39051)
How much do I need to live in Carthage, Mississippi?
$2,040 / month
for a family, 62.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,480 for the year for a family.
$2,067 / month
for a single person, 56.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,800 for the year for a single person.

Carthage cost of living score
76.3
Less expensive
23.7% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Mississippi average
Carthage (zip 39051), Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.7% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Zip 39051 (Carthage, MS)

Housing costs in Carthage?
A typical home costs $128,700, which is 61.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 17.1% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carthage costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.5% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Carthage?
To live comfortably in Carthage (zip 39051), Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carthage?
The cost of living in 39051 Carthage, MS is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. According to Best Places, the median household income in this zip code is $35,700 and the estimated median house or condo value is $106,600. The overall cost of living index for 39051 Carthage, MS is 79.7 which is lower than the national average of 100. Utility costs in this area are also relatively low with an index of 89.0 which means that residents spend less on energy costs than most of the rest of the country. Overall 39051 Carthage, MS provides a great value for those looking for a low-cost place to live with a good quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesCarthageMississippiUnited States
    Unlock78.7100.0
  95.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock101.9100.0
  39.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$155,300$338,100
  96.0  Unlock100.0
    Unlock83.4100.0
  52.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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