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Heidi Lim
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Moving from CO to Mississippi: What the Move Will Actually Cost You
Swapping the Rocky Mountains for the Mississippi Delta is one of the more dramatic geographic shifts you can make inside the Lower 48. Colorado offers mile high elevation, dry air, and an outdoor culture built around skiing, hiking, and endless sunshine, while Mississippi trades all of that for thick humidity, flat Gulf Coast plains, and a slower, deeply rooted Southern way of life. The cost of living difference alone is enough to turn heads, but the day to day lifestyle adjustment runs much deeper than your monthly budget. Our Snappy Scout team (Heidi & Katherine) dug into the costs, logistics, and cultural changes you should expect before packing the first box.
Who's Behind This Guide
How Far Are You Actually Moving from CO to Mississippi?
Average distance
1,400miles
Typical route
I-40 E and I-55 S
Popular moving routes (approx. driving distance):
Denver, CO → Jackson, MS
~1450 miles
Colorado Springs, CO → Jackson, MS
~1400 miles
Aurora, CO → Gulfport, MS
~1550 miles
Fort Collins, CO → Biloxi, MS
~1600 miles
Pueblo, CO → Hattiesburg, MS
~1350 miles
Should You Move From Colorado to Mississippi Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if the move to Mississippi from Colorado is the right call for your lifestyle and preferences.
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What kind of weather makes you happiest?
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Collecting your answers and forming an opinion. Answer another question to see the results.
Your Honest CO to Mississippi Moving Cost Breakdown
Moving 1,400 miles from Colorado to Mississippi will typically cost between $2,500.00 and $4,500.00 to hire full service movers. See the breakdown below by home size.
Expected Range
$2,500.00–$4,500.00
Expected Time
4–11days
Cost by home size
Studio
$1,260.00
1 Bedroom
$1,860.00
2 Bedrooms
$3,070.00
3 Bedrooms
$4,450.00
4 Bedrooms
$6,400.00
5+ Bedrooms
$7,110.00
| Home Size | Moving Cost | Volume (ft³) | $/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260.00 | 300 | $4.2 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,860.00 | 450 | $4.13 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,070.00 | 750 | $4.09 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,450.00 | 1,100 | $4.05 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $6,400.00 | 1,600 | $4 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $7,110.00 | 1,800 | $3.95 |
How we calculated these numbers: We reached out to the owners and operators of more than a dozen nationwide moving companies to figure out how they factor in mileage, weight, volume, timing, origin & termination locations, and approximate home sizes to determine a moving estimate. The results above are what the data nerds at Snappy Scout created based on that info.
Who Is the CO to Mississippi Move Actually For?
Well, it depends. If you're a Cowboy, Retired Snowbird, or Retired Military, you'll thrive in your move to Mississippi. But if you're more of a Yoga Instructor, Tech Bro, or Coffee Snob, settling into your new home state may be a bit of a challenge. We scored a variety of different “personalities” on a 10-point scale to show you what to expect from a lifestyle perspective with a relocation from Colorado to Mississippi.
Top 3 winners and losers moving from CO to MS
Cowboys
Colorado
3.5
/10
Mississippi
8.5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
National Western Stock Show happens but ski culture dominates.
Mississippi
Gaining
Dixie National Rodeo thrills at Mississippi Coliseum.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Cowboys
JacksonMeridian
Colorado
3.5
/10
Mississippi
8.5
/10
Snowbirds
Colorado
3
/10
Mississippi
6
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Winters too harsh and snowy for those seeking sunshine.
Mississippi
Gaining
Mild winters, casino shows, Cruisin' The Coast season.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Retired Snowbirds
Colorado
3
/10
Mississippi
6
/10
Military Culture
Colorado
6
/10
Mississippi
8
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson provide strong support.
Mississippi
Gaining
Keesler AFB access, VA care, Gulf Coast tee times.
Colorado
6
/10
Mississippi
8
/10
Yoga
Colorado
9.5
/10
Mississippi
5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Mountain zen and Red Rocks Yoga sessions thrive.
Mississippi
Gaining
Sunrise flows at Sardis Lake, Ocean Springs beach meditations.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Yoga Instructors
Colorado
9.5
/10
Mississippi
5
/10
Tech Scene
Colorado
7
/10
Mississippi
3.5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Startup scene growing but lacks Silicon Valley's massive scale.
Mississippi
Gaining
Innovate Mississippi exists, but no SoMa bustle or unicorn herds.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Tech Bros
JacksonRidgeland
Colorado
7
/10
Mississippi
3.5
/10
Coffee Culture
Colorado
8.5
/10
Mississippi
6.5
/10
Colorado
Giving up
Corvus Coffee and third-wave roasters fuel the scene.
Mississippi
Gaining
Cups in Fondren, The Greenhouse, and Oxford coffee shops.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Coffee Snobs
Colorado
8.5
/10
Mississippi
6.5
/10
Local Perspective
What moment, smell, or ritual captures the soul of Mississippi?
Living on the Coast, it's fresh beignets with powdered sugar under the shade of a live oak while looking out at the Gulf with the sound of C-130s roaring overhead.
– Katherine Mines
Mississippi Local
Lifestyle differences between living in Colorado and living in Mississippi
ColoradoMississippi
The Real Dining Rules in CO and Mississippi
Eating Like a Local in Colorado
Order cautiously: Rocky Mountain Oysters are NOT oysters. They’re bull testicles. But they’re deep-fried, and let’s be honest, anything deep-fried has a fighting chance.
Heidi LimColorado Local ExpertEating Like a Local in Mississippi
When you're in Mississippi, it's essential that you "get in a pinch" and suck some guts out of a crawfish at least once. Wear a shirt you can get messy, and don't even think about donning one of those plastic bibs--the locals will definitely lose respect for you.
Katherine MinesMississippi Local ExpertThe Unfiltered Tax Impact of Moving from CO to Mississippi
Colorado
Mississippi
ColoradovsMississippi
State Income Tax
State Income TaxFlat 4.4% on all income
Flat 5% phasing toward 4% by 2026
Colorado
Flat 4.4% on all income
VS
Mississippi
Flat 5% phasing toward 4% by 2026
Property Taxes
Property TaxesBroomfield and Boulder areas higher, rural counties lower
Jackson millage higher, Madison and Rankin moderate, Gulf Coast manageable, rural counties lower
Colorado
Broomfield and Boulder areas higher, rural counties lower
VS
Mississippi
Jackson millage higher, Madison and Rankin moderate, Gulf Coast manageable, rural counties lower
How CO and Mississippi Stack Up on People, Politics, & Religion
Colorado
Mississippi
ColoradovsMississippi
People
PeopleCasual and low-key, friendly but hands-off, and deeply appreciative of sunshine and flexible plans
In no hurry, deeply hospitable, church supper devotees, porch chat pros, generous to neighbors and newcomers alike
Colorado
Casual and low-key, friendly but hands-off, and deeply appreciative of sunshine and flexible plans
VS
Mississippi
In no hurry, deeply hospitable, church supper devotees, porch chat pros, generous to neighbors and newcomers alike
Politics
Purple turned blue, Front Range liberal, Western Slope conservative
Solidly conservative statewide, with blue pockets in Jackson, the Delta, Oxford, Starkville
Colorado
Purple turned blue, Front Range liberal, Western Slope conservative
VS
Mississippi
Solidly conservative statewide, with blue pockets in Jackson, the Delta, Oxford, Starkville
Religion
ReligionMostly Christian with large unaffiliated population, growing secular
Mostly Protestant Baptist and nondenominational, strong Black churches, more Catholic and Pentecostal presence on Coast
Colorado
Mostly Christian with large unaffiliated population, growing secular
VS
Mississippi
Mostly Protestant Baptist and nondenominational, strong Black churches, more Catholic and Pentecostal presence on Coast
Leaving CO Summers Behind: What Mississippi Seasons Actually Looks Like
SUMMER
Colorado
crispy mornings, scorching afternoons (90s on the Front Range)
Mississippi
swamp sauna deluxe (Delta sizzles, Biloxi breathes through a wet towel)
WINTER
Colorado
bluebird perfection interrupted by arctic blasts (mountains stay frozen)
Mississippi
light-medium jacket weather, long pants optional (Tupelo gets surprise ice, the Coast freaks out when temps dip below 60)
My Favorite Thing About Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall in Mississippi
My favorite season in Mississippi is Mardi Gras season! Starting on the Eve of Epiphany, or the 12th day of Christmas, the Mardi Gras season is filled with parades, fancy balls, and every flavor of king cake you could imagine (and whoever gets the baby has to buy the next king cake). This isn't New Orleans Mardi Gras, it's fun--and appropriate--for the whole family.
Katherine MinesMississippi Local ExpertNext Steps
Learn More About Moving to Mississippi
By now, you're hopefully fully aware that at Snappy Scout, our moving guides aren't like the rest! Now that you've compared the aspects of leaving behind Colorado, take a deeper dive into the specifics of moving to Mississippi. No boring census stats... we promise! Just practical real advice from Mississippi local experts.
Moving toBiloxi
Prep Your Flood Insurance and Hurricane Kit
Moving toGulfport
Pack Sunscreen and Flood Insurance
Moving toJackson
Heat, Boil Alerts, Potholes, And Comeback Sauce
