Cost of Living in DeSoto County, MS

Modeled annual cost: $58,196.

Median family income: $94,387.

Affordability Snapshot

MS County Median

$46,279

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in MS out of 82See Mississippi county rankings

Median Income

$94,387

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in DeSoto County, MS.

$15,283 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$58,196

Per year

  • Housing:$15,283
  • Transport:$14,155
  • Taxes:$12,072
  • Healthcare:$6,362
  • Other Costs:$6,067
  • Food:$4,258
  • Childcare:$0

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

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1Sunflower County, MS
$41,813
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$42,066
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$42,097
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$42,849
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$42,999

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