Living in Mississippi
Fun doesn’t cost a thing
Wide open spaces, miles of lush greenery and deep blue waters as far as the eye can see. Annual music festivals with a precedence set by local legends like Bo Diddley, B.B. King and Elvis Presley. Mississippi hits all the right notes with its unique blend of culture, creativity and innovation.
But quality of life is about more than just entertainment. Mississippi’s housing costs are at least 40% lower than the national average, while the cost of living is almost 14% lower — meaning more money in your pocket to spend on the people and things you love.
Whether it’s a relaxing stroll among the state’s beautiful Magnolia or Southern Oak trees or a walk on the sandy beaches of Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, you’re sure to find your peace – and place – in Mississippi.
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Fast Facts
- Cost of Living
- Healthcare
- Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Arts & Culture
Easy on the eyes, easy on the wallet
With a cost of living almost 14% lower than the national average and housing costs more than 40% lower than the national average, Mississippians have more money for the things they love.
Long history in 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.
Academic success
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.
The Mighty Outdoors
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. Canoe down the bayou or explore miles and miles of white, sandy beaches all in the same day.
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. Mississippi is full of outdoor adventures, and our steady temperate climate allows you to play outdoors almost year-round.
Music in our veins
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.
Featured Media
Music Tourism Convention postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19
Jackson, Mississippi — June 25, 2019 — The fifth edition of the Music Tourism Convention, originally scheduled for this September in Cleveland, […]
National Travel and Tourism Week 2020 Celebrates “Spirit of Travel”
Jackson, Mississippi — May 6, 2020 — National Travel and Tourism Week, the annual celebration of the contributions and accomplishments of […]
Jerry Lee Lewis receives Mississippi Country Music Trail marker
Jackson, Mississippi — December 19, 2019 — Jerry Lee Lewis received a Mississippi Country Music Trail marker Thursday afternoon at his […]
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