Cost of Living in Bolivar County, MS

Modeled annual cost: $42,849.

Median family income: $47,755.

Affordability Snapshot

MS County Median

$46,279

State Rank

79thMost expensive counties in MS out of 82See Mississippi county rankings

Median Income

$47,755

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Bolivar County, MS.

$12,095 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,849

Per year

  • Transport:$12,095
  • Housing:$8,484
  • Taxes:$7,929
  • Healthcare:$6,279
  • Food:$4,142
  • Other Costs:$3,920
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Sunflower County, MS
$41,813
2Leflore County, MS
$42,066
3Washington County, MS
$42,097

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