Cost of Living in Washington County, MS

Modeled annual cost: $42,097.

Median family income: $50,574.

Affordability Snapshot

MS County Median

$46,279

State Rank

80thMost expensive counties in MS out of 82See Mississippi county rankings

Median Income

$50,574

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Washington County, MS.

$11,730 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$42,097

Per year

  • Transport:$11,730
  • Housing:$8,388
  • Taxes:$7,743
  • Healthcare:$6,279
  • Food:$4,085
  • Other Costs:$3,872
  • 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

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