Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $916 in Georgia versus $816 in Mississippi. Overall, Mississippi runs roughly 11% cheaper on rent than Georgia, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $56,622 in Georgia and $43,238 in Mississippi — about 24% higher in Georgia. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
4%
7%
+3.0 pp in Mississippi
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
4.00%
+1.2 pp in Georgia
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$916
$816
+11% in Georgia
Median Home Value
$182,300
$108,200
+41% in Georgia
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$56,622
$43,238
+24% in Georgia
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
65.3°F
+0.1°F in Mississippi
Georgia vs Mississippi — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Georgia or Mississippi?
- Mississippi is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $816 runs about 11% below Georgia's $916, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Georgia than in Mississippi?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $37,000 a year in Georgia versus $33,000 in Mississippi.
- Which has lower taxes, Georgia or Mississippi?
- Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/1 cities we track in Georgia/Mississippi — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.