Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $841 in Mississippi versus $1,170 in Texas. Overall, Mississippi runs roughly 28% cheaper on rent than Texas, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $44,140 in Mississippi and $67,043 in Texas — about 34% higher in Texas. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax; Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
6.25%
+0.8 pp in Mississippi
Income Tax (top rate)
4.00%
None
+4.0 pp in Mississippi
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$841
$1,170
+39% in Texas
Median Home Value
$153,600
$264,900
+72% in Texas
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$44,140
$67,043
+52% in Texas
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
66.1°F
67.2°F
+1.1°F in Texas
Mississippi vs Texas — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi or Texas?
- Mississippi is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $841 runs about 28% below Texas's $1,170, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Mississippi than in Texas?
- 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 $47,000 in Texas.
- Which has lower taxes, Mississippi or Texas?
- Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax. Texas has no state income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 3/8 cities we track in Mississippi/Texas — 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.