Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $841 in Mississippi versus $1,150 in New Hampshire. Overall, Mississippi runs roughly 27% cheaper on rent than New Hampshire, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $44,140 in Mississippi and $83,701 in New Hampshire — about 47% higher in New Hampshire. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax; New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
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Mississippi vs New Hampshire — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi or New Hampshire?
- Mississippi is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $841 runs about 27% below New Hampshire's $1,150, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Mississippi than in New Hampshire?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $34,000 a year in Mississippi versus $46,000 in New Hampshire.
- Which has lower taxes, Mississippi or New Hampshire?
- Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax. New Hampshire has no state income tax and no state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/3 cities we track in Mississippi/New Hampshire — 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.