salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,120 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Mississippi. It is number 12 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Amory?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Amory
| Size | Amory | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $471 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $821 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $892 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $987 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Amory overall?
Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Amory, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Amory
Life in Amory
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Amory?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $246 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $162,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Amory, MS?
Renting in Amory costs a median of about $878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Amory?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,120 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Amory cheap or expensive?
Amory is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $57,054. It ranks 12th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Amory?
The median homeowner in Amory pays $937 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.
Is Amory more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Amory?
The median home value in Amory is $162,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,500 people live in Amory. Numbers are typical (middle) values.