Cost of Living in West Hattiesburg, MS

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
4%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
16%
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 West Hattiesburg Mississippi National
Cost of living9286100
Groceries9697100
Health care9395100
Housing8463100
Transportation9694100
Utilities9698100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9494100
Household Items9496100
Education & Childcare9394100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in West Hattiesburg is 7% higher than the Mississippi average
  • The cost of living in West Hattiesburg is 8% lower than the national average
  • West Hattiesburg housing is 16% 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$109,047$9,087$2,544$3,272
      Renters$29,994$2,500$700$900
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in West Hattiesburg, MS, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In West Hattiesburg, the median monthly income is $109,047 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $2,544 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $29,994, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $700 on monthly rental expenses.

      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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      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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