Here Are The 10 Cheapest Yet Great Places To Live In Mississippi
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published January 04, 2017
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
It’s pretty common knowledge that the cost of living in Mississippi is among the lowest in the nation, but have you ever wondered how the state’s cities rank? Well, wonder no more! After analyzing costs associated with basic necessities (housing, food, gas, healthcare, utilities and transportation) in every city in Mississippi with a population of 5,000 or more, the website Home Snacks determined the following 10 to be the most affordable.
Located about a hundred miles north of Jackson in the Mississippi Delta, Greenwood is home to just over 16,000 residents. Aside from several significant Blues-related sites, the town boasts housing costs that are substantially lower than the rest of the state.
Turns out, Holly Springs isn’t only one of the most popular small towns in Mississippi; it’s also one of the most affordable, especially when it comes to healthcare, transportation, and housing.
The county seat of Prentiss County, Booneville is home to less than 10,000 people. The small town, which is named after a relative of Daniel Boone, offers residents a whole lot of charm, in addition to some of the lowest utility and housing costs in the state.
Ripley, which is located in northern Mississippi, is home to less than 6,000 residents – who are not only lucky enough to call the quaint town home but get to take advantage of below average costs relating to housing, utilities, groceries, and services.
A charming town in Smith County, Forest has fewer than 6,000 residents. The town’s cost of living is well below the national average, with the city ranking the best in costs related to services, transportation, and housing.
Looks like the "Tomatopolis of the World" has something else to brag about, as Crystal Springs boasts extremely low living costs, especially in terms of services, healthcare, housing, and transportation.
The 7,300 residents that get to call this Monroe County town home are afforded some of the lowest utility, grocery, and housing costs in the entire nation.
This charming little town is home to just over 7,000 residents and located on the Natchez Trace, affording residents great views along with extremely low utility and housing costs.
Located on the banks of the Tombigbee River, Aberdeen boasts scenic river front views in addition to lower-than-average housing, utility, and grocery costs.
Deemed the most affordable city in Mississippi, Clarksdale’s 17,000 residents are treated to a low cost of living along with a rich musical history, which is brought to life through a variety of attractions and sites, such as the Delta Blues Museum.
Do you live in one of the towns listed above? Have another town to add to this list? Share your thoughts in the comments section!
To view Home Snacks’ findings in their entirety, click here.
