Cost Of Living in Golden, MS

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13%

Overall NAT. AVG.

2%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

36%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Golden	Mississippi	National
Cost of living	87	86	100
Groceries	98	97	100
Health care	93	95	100
Housing	64	63	100
Transportation	95	94	100
Utilities	99	98	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	93	94	100
Household Items	98	96	100
Education & Childcare	96	94	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Golden is 1% higher than the Mississippi average
The cost of living in Golden is 13% lower than the national average
Golden housing is 36% lower than the national average
Mississippi general sales tax is 37% higher than the national average
Mississippi state income tax is 93% higher than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$62,248	$5,187	$1,452	$1,868
Renters	$36,653	$3,054	$855	$1,100

Mississippi Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Mississippi	7%	7.25%

Mississippi Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Mississippi	5%	5%

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Vina, AL	433	78	21.7%
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Tishomingo, MS	481	80	20.5%
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Golden, MS	193	87	13.4%

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Golden, MS	193	87	13.4%

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

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