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Best places to live in Mississippi

CityLedger tracks 3 Mississippi metros, led by Jackson. Cost of living runs from about 88 to 90 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.

Lowest cost of living
Hattiesburg
88 (US=100)
Best value (real income)
Jackson
$72,809
Highest livability
Jackson
39/100
Safest from disasters
Hattiesburg
$14/$10k
MetroLivabilityCost of livingMedian incomeMedian rent
Jackson, MS3989$64,835$1,100/mo
Hattiesburg, MS3788$61,871$1,096/mo
Gulfport, MS3690$65,256$1,146/mo

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