Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
The lowest cost of living in the country, warm winters, and unhurried southern charm.
1. Madison: Best overall
2. Oxford: Best college town
3. Jackson: Best big city
4. Hattiesburg: Best value
5. Ocean Springs: Best coastal town
6. Starkville: Best for game days
7. Gulfport: Best for the coast
8. Tupelo: Best small city
Mississippi consistently posts the lowest cost of living in the nation, which lets a modest income buy a real house and a slower pace of life. College towns and coast communities add variety. Here are the 8 best places to live in Mississippi, ranked.