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Moving from Mississippi to Montana
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes. vs. Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns.
Mississippi
Capital: Jackson
Median household income $52,985 · winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days
Cheapest housing in US, deep South culture, low incomes.
Montana
Capital: Helena
Median household income $67,631 · winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days
Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns.
Montana has an overall price level 94.6 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.
Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level
Summer high 83°F · Winter low 14°F · 205 sunny days/yr.
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See the full comparisonFrequently asked
Is it cheaper to live in Montana than Mississippi?
Montana's overall price level is roughly 95 (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. Montana tops out at 5.65%.
How long do I have to register my vehicle in Montana?
Most Montana residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.