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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Clinton, MS โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Baton Rouge, LA area

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You'd spend $923/month more in Charlotte, NC

$150.0K in your current city equals $161.1K in Charlotte, NC

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 12.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$923
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$11.1K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Clinton, MS

Population:27K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$232K

Charlotte, NC

Population:875K
Cost Index:112
Median Home:$399K

Clinton, MS

The Magnolia State

27K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Mississippi, this city has a population of 27K residents.

Charlotte, NC

The Tar Heel State

875K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMajor banking center
  • โ€ขNASCAR headquarters
  • โ€ขQueen City

Major Industries

FinanceTechnologyEnergyMotorsports

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Clinton, MS vs Charlotte, NC

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 35.6%
Clinton, MS
$1,820
Charlotte, NC
$2,469
Difference
$648
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 39.1%
Clinton, MS
$459
Charlotte, NC
$638
Difference
$179
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 9.6%
Clinton, MS
$474
Charlotte, NC
$519
Difference
$45.31
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 4.8%
Clinton, MS
$944
Charlotte, NC
$989
Difference
$44.95
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 2.3%
Clinton, MS
$1,668
Charlotte, NC
$1,707
Difference
$39.17
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 1.9%
Clinton, MS
$1,180
Charlotte, NC
$1,202
Difference
$22.23
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$908
To$1,630
โ†‘ $722
1 Bed
From$908
To$1,710
โ†‘ $802
2 Bed
From$1,069
To$1,870
โ†‘ $801
3 Bed
From$1,283
To$2,300
โ†‘ $1,017
Clinton, MSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,060โ€“$1,190/mo

Charlotte, NCZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,340โ€“$2,310/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,545
Monthly in Clinton, MS
$7,525
Monthly in Charlotte, NC
$980
Difference

Home Values

Clinton
Charlotte
$232K
Median Value
$399K
โ†‘ +2.1%
YoY Change
โ†“ -1.1%
โ†‘ +28.3%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +40.8%
$232K
Price Range
$293K - $1.57M

Homes in Charlotte are 72% more expensive than Clinton

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $225
Per year
Monthly Difference
$18.75
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.2%
Rate difference

Clinton, MS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Mississippi State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,803/month
$105.6K

Charlotte, NC

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Carolina State Tax
Effective: 4.8%
$7.1K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.4%
$44.1K
Take-Home Pay
$8,822/month
$105.9K

Additional Tax Information

Clinton, MS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.6%

Charlotte, NC Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Clinton
Charlotte
51 Moderate
Air Quality
51 Moderate
48.9%
Good Air Days
46.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
51 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.9ยฐF
51 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
36 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Mississippi and North Carolina on TaxTakeHome.com

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