Cost of Living in Jonestown, MS

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26%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
74%
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 Jonestown Mississippi National
Cost of living7486100
Groceries9897100
Health care9495100
Housing2663100
Transportation9394100
Utilities10098100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9694100
Household Items9596100
Education & Childcare8794100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Jonestown is 13% lower than the Mississippi average
  • The cost of living in Jonestown is 26% lower than the national average
  • Jonestown housing is 74% 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$0$0$0$0
      Renters$14,694$1,225$343$441

      Mississippi Sales Tax

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

      Mississippi Income Tax

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      Mississippi 5% 5%

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      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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