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How We Ranked the Most Expensive Places

Each city is scored across five weighted categories using daily MLS data and verified government stats. Every metric is benchmarked against both its state average and the national average — dual benchmarking — so a market isn’t judged expensive just for sitting in a high-cost state.

Scoring weights

  • Housing Costs40%

    Sale price, price per sq ft & high-value concentration vs. state and national benchmarks.

  • Rent Burden20%

    Median rent, rent-to-income ratio & rental demand vs. state and national medians.

  • Income vs. Cost Imbalance15%

    The gap between median household income and the cost of living for the area.

  • Market Demand Intensity15%

    Turnover, scarcity, days on market & buyer competition from Houzeo’s live MLS feed.

  • Cost of Living10%

    Utilities, transportation & everyday goods vs. state and national averages — the tiebreaker.

Our data sources

MLS metrics update daily; government data is added on each agency’s release schedule.

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Best Expensive Places to Retire in Mississippi

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Cost of Living in Mississippi's Most Expensive Cities

High home prices are only part of the equation in Mississippi's priciest markets. Groceries, utilities, and insurance all run above the national average. Coastal homeowner's insurance alone can add thousands to your annual budget. Here is what to expect across five of Mississippi's most expensive cities.

CityMedian Home PriceMedian RentCost of LivingRank
Oxford $459,000$2,400arrow 1% above national avg1/10
Pass Christian $437,450$2,400arrow 7% above national avg2/10
Flowood $400,950$1,995arrow 0% above national avg3/10
Ridgeland $379,000$1,536arrow 0% above national avg4/10
Madison $372,000$2,400arrow 11% above national avg5/10

Safest Places to Live in Mississippi

Not every Mississippi community experiences the same level of crime, and some stand out for offering a greater sense of security. These cities feature low rates of violent and property crimes. For families and individuals seeking peace of mind, they represent some of the state's most stable places to call home. Explore our safest places to live in Mississippi rankings to see which cities made the list.

Rank#1

Madison

92/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#2

Waveland

90/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#3

Pass Christian

85/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#4

Brandon

82/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#5

Long Beach

81/100

Score

Safest Safest

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