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Is Clinton, MS expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,24829% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$80,612about $6,718/month · 7% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$225,80032% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,920 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Mississippi. It is number 41 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clinton
$1,248
Pearl
$1,679
Horn Lake
$1,813
Madison
$1,950
Oxford
$1,145
Greenville
$938
Starkville
$1,016

How much do households earn in Clinton?

Under $25k
9.7%
$25k–50k
26.0%
$50k–100k
31.7%
$100k–150k
17.3%
$150k+
10.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clinton

SizeClintonU.S. average
1 bedroom$995$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,121$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,450$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,872$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Clinton overall?

Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
56
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
78
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clinton, so the Mississippi figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clinton

🏛️ Property tax$1,728a year · 0.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$158a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clinton

Commute to work24.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clinton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $319 a month less.

Renting
$1,248
Owning
$1,567

Owning assumes a typical $225,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,580 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clinton, MS?

Renting in Clinton costs a median of about $1,248 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.

How much do I need to make to live in Clinton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,920 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clinton cheap or expensive?

Clinton is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.6% of the typical household income of $80,612. It ranks 41st cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clinton?

The median homeowner in Clinton pays $1,728 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.

Is Clinton 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 Clinton?

The median home value in Clinton is $225,800, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

27,195 people live in Clinton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.