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 long, about 30.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $27,280 a year. That is $13 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 4 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kosciusko?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kosciusko
| Size | Kosciusko | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $444 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $775 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,025 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $781 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kosciusko
Life in Kosciusko
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kosciusko?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $98 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $112,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kosciusko, MS?
Renting in Kosciusko costs a median of about $682 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Kosciusko?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,280 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kosciusko cheap or expensive?
Kosciusko is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $43,232. It ranks 4th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kosciusko?
The median homeowner in Kosciusko pays $886 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko?
The median home value in Kosciusko is $112,400, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
6,933 people live in Kosciusko. Numbers are typical (middle) values.