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Moving from Montana to Mississippi
A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Big sky, no sales tax, rapidly gentrifying small towns. vs. 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.
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.
Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (live) state-level
Summer high 92°F · Winter low 36°F · 213 sunny days/yr.
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See the full comparisonFrequently asked
Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than Montana?
Mississippi's overall price level is roughly 86.4 (US avg = 100), vs about 95 for Montana — 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?
Montana tops out at 5.65% 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.