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Moving from Connecticut to Mississippi

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes. vs. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

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Connecticut

Capital: Hartford

Median household income $90,213 · winter low 19°F · 194 sunny days

Wealthy NYC commuter belt, top schools, high taxes.

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Mississippi

Capital: Jackson

Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days

Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.

Mississippi has an overall price level 87.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Connecticut
103.6
Mississippi
87.0
Mississippi has 16% lower overall price level
Housing index
Connecticut
117.0
Mississippi
56.5
Mississippi has 52% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.9
Mississippi
96.7
Mississippi has 4.1% lower groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.5
Mississippi
98.0
Mississippi has 2.5% lower utilities
Electricity rate
Connecticut
30.5 ¢/kWh
Mississippi
16.3 ¢/kWh
Mississippi has 47% lower electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Connecticut
100.7
Mississippi
97.4
Mississippi has 3.3% lower transportation
Median home value
Connecticut
$396,900
Mississippi
$186,500
Mississippi is 53% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Connecticut
$1,275/mo
Mississippi
$829/mo
Mississippi is 35% cheaper to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level

Summer high 92°F · Winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Connecticut
84°F
Mississippi
92°F
Mississippi is 9.5% more summer highs
Avg winter low
Connecticut
19°F
Mississippi
36°F
Mississippi is 89% more winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Connecticut
50°F
Mississippi
64°F
Mississippi is 28% more annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Connecticut
194
Mississippi
213
Mississippi has 9.8% higher sunny days
Annual precipitation
Connecticut
50 in
Mississippi
58 in
Mississippi is 15% more annual precipitation
Air quality (est. AQI)
Connecticut
25
Mississippi
42
Mississippi has 68% higher AQI
Snow / year
Connecticut
39 in
Mississippi
1 in
Mississippi is 97% less annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than Connecticut?

Mississippi's overall price level is roughly 86.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 108.4 for Connecticut — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Connecticut tops out at 6.99% income tax. Mississippi tops out at 4%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Mississippi?

Most Mississippi residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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