Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $816 in Mississippi versus $817 in Ohio. The two are close on rent, within a few percent of each other.
Median household income across tracked cities is $43,238 in Mississippi and $51,707 in Ohio — about 16% higher in Ohio. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax; Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
5.75%
+1.3 pp in Mississippi
Income Tax (top rate)
4.00%
2.75%
+1.3 pp in Mississippi
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$816
$817
+0% in Ohio
Median Home Value
$108,200
$215,300
+99% in Ohio
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$43,238
$51,707
+20% in Ohio
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.3°F
52.7°F
+12.6°F in Mississippi
Mississippi vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi or Ohio?
- They're close. Median one-bedroom rent runs $816 in Mississippi and $817 in Ohio — within a few percent of each other.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Mississippi than in Ohio?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $33,000 a year in Mississippi versus $33,000 in Ohio.
- Which has lower taxes, Mississippi or Ohio?
- Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax. Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 2.75% and a 5.75% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/3 cities we track in Mississippi/Ohio — 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.