66
Housing cost index
2024
$1,150 / month
Median owner cost
2024
$900 / month
Median rent
2024
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Housing cost index | 66 | 100 |
National ranking
How states rank by housing cost index.
| #1 | Vermont | 14 |
| #2 | Alaska | $18 |
| #3 | Wyoming | $28 |
| #4 | Oklahoma | 72 |
| #5 | Ohio | 76 |
| #6 | Kentucky | 76 |
| #7 | Louisiana | 77 |
| #8 | Missouri | 78 |
| #9 | Michigan | 79 |
| #10 | Indiana | 80 |
| #11 | Tennessee | 83 |
| #12 | Georgia | 83 |
| #13 | Texas | 84 |
| #14 | Illinois | 84 |
| #15 | Wisconsin | 86 |
| #16 | Pennsylvania | 87 |
| #17 | South Dakota | 88 |
| #18 | New Mexico | 90 |
| #19 | North Carolina | 90 |
| #20 | Minnesota | 96 |
| #21 | Virginia | 103 |
| #22 | Florida | 105 |
| #23 | Delaware | 106 |
| #24 | Montana | 110.5 |
| #25 | Utah | 112 |
| #26 | Arizona | 115 |
| #27 | Colorado | 116 |
| #28 | Maine | 118 |
| #29 | Rhode Island | 127 |
| #30 | New Jersey | 129 |
| #31 | New Hampshire | 130 |
| #32 | Oregon | 138 |
| #33 | Washington | 143 |
| #34 | New York | 155 |
| #35 | California | 196 |
| #36 | Massachusetts | 212 |
Overview
Mississippi has the lowest housing costs in the nation, with a housing cost index near 66. This data point highlights how Mississippi compares on housing costs relative to national benchmarks. Mississippi consistently has the lowest median home prices of any U.S. state.
Did you know?
- Mississippi consistently has the lowest median home prices of any U.S. state.