Best places to live in Mississippi
Cities and suburbs in Mississippi with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hattiesburg, MS | 83/100 | $1,005/mo | $166k | 1.7/10 |
| 2 | Meridian, MS | 35/100 | $910/mo | $108k | 1.3/10 |
| 3 | Jackson, MS | 33/100 | $1,055/mo | $112k | 1.5/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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