Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $841 in Mississippi versus $817 in Ohio. Overall, Ohio runs roughly 3% cheaper on rent than Mississippi, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $44,140 in Mississippi and $51,707 in Ohio — about 15% 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
$841
$817
+3% in Mississippi
Median Home Value
$153,600
$215,300
+40% in Ohio
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$44,140
$51,707
+17% in Ohio
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
66.1°F
52.7°F
+13.4°F in Mississippi
Mississippi vs Ohio — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi or Ohio?
- Ohio is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $817 runs about 3% below Mississippi's $841, based on the cities we track in each state.
- 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 $34,000 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 3/3 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.