Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $816 in Mississippi versus $1,275 in Vermont. Overall, Mississippi runs roughly 36% cheaper on rent than Vermont, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $43,238 in Mississippi and $68,854 in Vermont — about 37% higher in Vermont. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
7%
6%
+1.0 pp in Mississippi
Income Tax (top rate)
4.00%
8.75%
+4.8 pp in Vermont
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$816
$1,275
+56% in Vermont
Median Home Value
$108,200
$400,200
+270% in Vermont
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$43,238
$68,854
+59% in Vermont
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
65.3°F
46.0°F
+19.3°F in Mississippi
Mississippi vs Vermont — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi or Vermont?
- Mississippi is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $816 runs about 36% below Vermont's $1,275, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in Mississippi than in Vermont?
- 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 $51,000 in Vermont.
- Which has lower taxes, Mississippi or Vermont?
- Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax. Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in Mississippi/Vermont — 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.