Living in Mississippi

Where quality of life comes standard

With wide-open skies, miles of lush green countryside and a sugar-white coastline, Mississippi offers the kind of natural beauty that slows your heartbeat in all the right ways.

Our cultural roots run just as deep. Mississippi is the Birthplace of American Music and legends like Bo Diddley, B.B. King and Elvis Presley. A rich creative culture inspires the pages of Welty and Faulkner as well as the imaginations of Jim Henson and Walter Anderson. From street parties to music and book festivals, Mississippi celebrates life with a rhythm all its own – not to mention the food.

But quality of life is more than the soundtrack. In Mississippi, your dollar stretches further. Housing costs sit 40% below the national average and overall cost of living is nearly 14% lower – so you can invest more time in enjoying life and community.

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Lower Housing Costs

You’ll get a lot more house for your dollar in Mississippi – not to mention friendlier neighbors.

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Lower Cost of Living

Mississippi’s cost of living is 14% below the national average. Which means you can afford to do more living.

Miles of Shoreline

The Mississippi Gulf Coast offers an idyllic stretch of coastal life. With countless rivers, lakes, and woodlands, nature is always at your doorstep.

Healthcare

The University of Mississippi Medical Center was the location of the world’s first successful heart transplant in the 1960s, and the state continues to be a leader in healthcare to this day. North Mississippi Medical Center is the largest non-metropolitan hospital in America, serving 700,000 patients annually. With three Fortune 100 healthcare companies relying on Mississippi for their distribution needs, it’s no stretch to say that the healthcare industry thrives in the Magnolia State.

Education

Mississippi remains committed to education and understands the necessity of providing multiple pathways to student success. With its graduation rate of 87.7%, in line with the national average, Mississippians are well prepared for secondary education at one of the state’s universities and community colleges.

Outdoor Recreation

With the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s 62 miles of shoreline, hiking and biking trails, world-class golfing, deep-sea fishing, kayaking and paddle boating, there’s no shortage of outdoor fun to be had.

Venture further inland from the Gulf Coast and you'll find even more opportunities to explore, from hiking in state parks and riding horses to fishing and camping.

Arts & Culture

Music, film and craft festivals abound throughout the year, and a variety of art galleries and museums throughout Mississippi are accessible for both casual visitors and connoisseurs. Mississippi is known for its strong literary background, with authors like William Faulkner and Richard Wright and playwrights Tennessee Williams and Beth Henley being born in the state.

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