Moving from Tennessee to Mississippi?
Memphis to Tupelo, Nashville to Oxford — Tennesseans heading south for Mississippi's affordability and Ole Miss academic life.
- 210 mi Distance
- 3 hr 30 min Drive time
- 90 → 85 Cost of living
Mississippi has the lowest median home price in the United States, making TN-to-MS moves dramatic cost-reduction opportunities for those willing to accept Mississippi's smaller economy. The move is particularly common for retirees, academics (Ole Miss), and those with specific MS career opportunities.
Why people move from Tennessee to Mississippi.
- MS median home price 41% lower than Tennessee — lowest in US
- Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) in Oxford
- Cost of living 85 vs TN's 90 — deep savings
- Property tax 0.75% similar in both states
- Biloxi/Gulfport casino industry
- MS sales tax 7% — no local add-on (TN has up to 9.75%)
The money side of TN → MS.
Tennessee
- Median home price$295,000
- Income taxNone
- Sales tax7% + local up to 9.75%
- Cost index90
Mississippi
- Median home price$175,000
- Income tax4%-5% progressive
- Sales tax7%
- Cost index85
Where Tennessee residents usually land in Mississippi.
Common origin-to-destination city pairs along this route.
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Memphis Oxford 75 mi
Primary TN-MS; Ole Miss
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Memphis Jackson 210 mi
Memphis to MS capital
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Nashville Tupelo 270 mi
Nashville to NE MS
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Nashville Jackson 415 mi
Nashville to Jackson
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Memphis Biloxi 400 mi
Memphis to Gulf Coast
How to drive Tennessee to Mississippi.
Planning your TN → MS move.
- MS income tax up to 5% — new burden from TN's none
- Narrower job market than Tennessee
- Hurricane exposure on Gulf Coast
- Short 3-4 hour drive keeps TN family ties easy
- Winters mild; summer humidity intense
- TN's larger cultural amenities (Nashville, Memphis music)
Moving from Tennessee to Mississippi: FAQ.
Is MS really the cheapest state to move to?
Yes by most measures. MS has lowest median home price in US ($175K), lowest cost of living index (85), and among lowest property tax ($1,100 on $175K home). TN home $295K costs $660/month more mortgage. TN-to-MS saves $3-5K/year housing typical household. However MS income tax $5K/year on $100K offsets partially. Net: $2-3K/year savings, dramatic home price drop.
Ole Miss worth the TN-MS move for academics?
For specific disciplines, yes. Ole Miss has competitive business, law, and journalism programs. Oxford is a charming college town. Academic salaries modest but cost of living makes them livable. Most SEC-school academic career moves between Ole Miss and other SEC universities are routine. Not top-tier research university but solid regional institution.
TN-MS short interstate move cost?
Short interstate — 75-415 miles. Full-service 3-bedroom $2,500-6,000. Memphis and MS movers quote routinely. DIY workable for shorter distances. Memphis-Oxford (75 mi) premier DIY route — 26-ft truck rental $400-800. One of the most affordable interstate moves in the South.
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