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Moving from Mississippi to California
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes. vs. Tech, beaches, mountains, and the country's highest housing costs.
Mississippi
Capital: Jackson
Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days
Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.
California
Capital: Sacramento
Median household income $91,905 · winter low 45°F · 258 sunny days
Tech, beaches, mountains, and the country's highest housing costs.
California has an overall price level 110.7 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.
Summer high 84°F · Winter low 45°F · 258 sunny days/yr.
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See the full comparisonFrequently asked
Is it cheaper to live in California than Mississippi?
California's overall price level is roughly 113 (US avg = 100), vs about 86.4 for Mississippi, 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?
Mississippi tops out at 4% income tax. California tops out at 13.3%.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in California?
Most California residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.