Hattiesburg, MS Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Hattiesburg
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Hattiesburg, MS metropolitan area run 14.0% below the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 86.0 on a base of 100). That puts Hattiesburg among the most affordable metros nationally.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every Mississippi household — see the Mississippi state report.
Other Mississippi metros
- Jackson, MS RPP 85.0 B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hattiesburg, MS?
The Hattiesburg, MS metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 86.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 14.0% below the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Hattiesburg an affordable place to live?
Hattiesburg, MS has an InflationRank score of 83/100 (grade B), reflecting above-average affordability relative to U.S. metros. The metro RPP of 86.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Hattiesburg compare to other cities for cost of living?
Hattiesburg, MS has a cost-of-living index of 86.0 (U.S.=100), 14.0% below the national average. Similar-cost metros include Brownsville-Harlingen, TX (RPP 85.0), McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (RPP 85.0).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
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