salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most households rent (67%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $20,240 a year. That is $10 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 1 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yazoo City?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yazoo City
| Size | Yazoo City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $513 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $740 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,074 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yazoo City
Life in Yazoo City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yazoo City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $209 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $103,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yazoo City, MS?
Renting in Yazoo City costs a median of about $506 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Yazoo City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $20,240 a year, or $10 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yazoo City cheap or expensive?
Yazoo City is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $30,367. It ranks 1st cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yazoo City?
The median homeowner in Yazoo City pays $1,556 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.
Is Yazoo City 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 Yazoo City?
The median home value in Yazoo City is $103,000, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
10,219 people live in Yazoo City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.