Cost of Living in Union County, MS

Modeled annual cost: $48,227.

Median family income: $72,980.

Affordability Snapshot

MS County Median

$46,279

State Rank

13thMost expensive counties in MS out of 82See Mississippi county rankings

Median Income

$72,980

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Union County, MS.

$14,731 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,227

Per year

  • Transport:$14,731
  • Housing:$9,732
  • Taxes:$9,259
  • Healthcare:$6,313
  • Other Costs:$4,247
  • Food:$3,946
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in Mississippi

1Sunflower County, MS
$41,813
2Leflore County, MS
$42,066
3Washington County, MS
$42,097
4Bolivar County, MS
$42,849
5Quitman County, MS
$42,999

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