salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $24,160 a year. That is $12 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 2 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Corinth?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Corinth
| Size | Corinth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $538 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $671 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $799 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $759 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Corinth 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 Corinth, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Corinth
Life in Corinth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Corinth?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $625 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $177,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Corinth, MS?
Renting in Corinth costs a median of about $604 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Corinth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $24,160 a year, or $12 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Corinth cheap or expensive?
Corinth is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.2% of the typical household income of $47,698. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Corinth?
The median homeowner in Corinth pays $1,204 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is Corinth 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 Corinth?
The median home value in Corinth is $177,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
14,323 people live in Corinth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.