salaryRent is lower than in 53% of 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 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,480 a year. That is $31 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 57 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tupelo?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tupelo
| Size | Tupelo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $654 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $891 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,022 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,351 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,655 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tupelo 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 Tupelo, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tupelo
Life in Tupelo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tupelo?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $110 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $212,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,280 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tupelo, MS?
Renting in Tupelo costs a median of about $1,587 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Tupelo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,480 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tupelo cheap or expensive?
Tupelo is rated OK: rent takes 26.7% of the typical household income of $71,458. It ranks 57th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tupelo?
The median homeowner in Tupelo pays $1,651 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Tupelo 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 Tupelo?
The median home value in Tupelo is $212,800, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
37,791 people live in Tupelo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.