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Leaving Tennessee for Mississippi: What the Move Will Actually Cost You
Two Southern states sharing a border might seem like the easiest relocation you could make, but Tennessee and Mississippi have more differences than their geography suggests. Tennessee offers a varied terrain of mountain ridges, rolling hills, and bustling cities like Nashville and Memphis, while Mississippi trades that elevation for flat Delta plains, a slower pace, and a cost of living that sits among the lowest in the nation. The cultural roots run deep in both places, yet the day to day experience of living in each state tells a very different story. Our Snappy Scout team (Mike & Katherine) dug into the costs, logistics, and lifestyle shifts you should expect before you load up the truck and head south across the state line.
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Average distance
200miles
Typical route
I-55 S and US-72 W are the major highways you'd drive to get from Tennessee to Mississippi
Popular moving routes (approx. driving distance):
Memphis, TN → Jackson, MS
~200 miles
Nashville, TN → Jackson, MS
~400 miles
Memphis, TN → Tupelo, MS
~100 miles
Chattanooga, TN → Corinth, MS
~250 miles
Knoxville, TN → Tupelo, MS
~400 miles
Should You Move From Tennessee to Mississippi Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz to find out if the move to Mississippi from Tennessee is the right call for your lifestyle and preferences.
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TN to Mississippi Moving Cost Estimate
Moving 200 miles from Tennessee to Mississippi will typically cost between $2,500.00 and $6,000.00 to hire full service movers. See the breakdown below by home size.
Expected Range
$2,500.00–$6,000.00
Expected Time
2–9days
Cost by home size
Studio
$1,710.00
1 Bedroom
$2,530.00
2 Bedrooms
$4,180.00
3 Bedrooms
$6,080.00
4 Bedrooms
$8,760.00
5+ Bedrooms
$9,770.00
| Home Size | Moving Cost | Volume (ft³) | $/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,710.00 | 300 | $5.7 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,530.00 | 450 | $5.62 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,180.00 | 750 | $5.57 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,080.00 | 1,100 | $5.53 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $8,760.00 | 1,600 | $5.47 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | $9,770.00 | 1,800 | $5.43 |
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.
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Is Moving to Mississippi the Right Move?
Well, it depends. If you're a Homesteader or Stay at Home Mom, you'll thrive in your move to Mississippi. But if you're more of a Hipster, Adventure Junkie, or Craft Beer Fan, 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 Tennessee to Mississippi.
Top 3 winners and losers moving from TN to MS
Homesteading
Tennessee
7.5
/10
Mississippi
9.5
/10
Tennessee
Giving up
Cumberland Plateau acreage, farm coops, Tractor Supply everywhere
Mississippi
Gaining
Acreage, chicken coops, Homochitto National Forest weekends.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Homesteaders
LaurelBrookhavenKosciusko
Tennessee
7.5
/10
Mississippi
9.5
/10
Stay At Home Moms
Tennessee
7.5
/10
Mississippi
8.5
/10
Tennessee
Giving up
Murfreesboro playdates, Memphis Zoo memberships, Nashville library storytime
Mississippi
Gaining
Top schools, Ross Barnett Reservoir parks, Saturday SEC fun.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Stay at Home Moms
MadisonBrandonOxford
Tennessee
7.5
/10
Mississippi
8.5
/10
Adventure Activities
Tennessee
9.5
/10
Mississippi
7.5
/10
Tennessee
Giving up
The Appalachian Trail, Great Smoky Mountains, Ocoee Rapids, Obed climbs
Mississippi
Gaining
Sandstone bluffs, Clark Creek falls, Mississippi Gulf breezes.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Adventure Junkies
Tishomingo State ParkClark CreekBuccaneer State Park
Tennessee
9.5
/10
Mississippi
7.5
/10
Hipsters
Tennessee
8.5
/10
Mississippi
6.5
/10
Tennessee
Giving up
East Nashville vintage, Cooper Young murals, Third Man Records
Mississippi
Gaining
Square Books, Fondren murals, Bay St. Louis galleries.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Hipsters
OxfordJackson (Fondren)Bay St. Louis
Tennessee
8.5
/10
Mississippi
6.5
/10
Craft Beer Culture
Tennessee
9
/10
Mississippi
7.5
/10
Tennessee
Giving up
Yazoo, Bearded Iris, Knoxville Ale Trail weekends, Tennessee Hills Brewstillery, Johnson City Brewing, Michael Waltrip Brewing Company
Mississippi
Gaining
Lazy Magnolia, Southern Prohibition, and Chandeleur Island pints.
Recommended MS cities/areas for Craft Beer Fans
Tennessee
9
/10
Mississippi
7.5
/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 Tennessee and living in Mississippi
TennesseeMississippi
Forget the Guidebooks: Here's How Locals Really Eat in TN and Mississippi
Eating Like a Local in Tennessee
Locals from Memphis to Roan Mountain know that REAL barbeque comes wet, sweet, and sticky. Vinegar is a cleaning agent, not an ingredient in BBQ.
Mike StoverTennessee 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 ExpertMississippi looking like
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From TN to Mississippi: How Your Tax Story Stacks Up
Tennessee
Mississippi
TennesseevsMississippi
State Income Tax
State Income TaxNo tax on wages, Hall tax on dividends repealed 2021
Flat 5% phasing toward 4% by 2026
Tennessee
No tax on wages, Hall tax on dividends repealed 2021
VS
Mississippi
Flat 5% phasing toward 4% by 2026
Property Taxes
Property TaxesLower statewide, higher in Shelby and Davidson, Knox and Hamilton moderate, rural low
Jackson millage higher, Madison and Rankin moderate, Gulf Coast manageable, rural counties lower
Tennessee
Lower statewide, higher in Shelby and Davidson, Knox and Hamilton moderate, rural low
VS
Mississippi
Jackson millage higher, Madison and Rankin moderate, Gulf Coast manageable, rural counties lower
What Hits Different About Culture, Politics, & Faith When You Move from TN to Mississippi
Tennessee
Mississippi
TennesseevsMississippi
People
PeoplePolite, Volunteer State helpful, porch chat friendly, bless your heart energy
In no hurry, deeply hospitable, church supper devotees, porch chat pros, generous to neighbors and newcomers alike
Tennessee
Polite, Volunteer State helpful, porch chat friendly, bless your heart energy
VS
Mississippi
In no hurry, deeply hospitable, church supper devotees, porch chat pros, generous to neighbors and newcomers alike
Politics
Solid Republican statewide, Nashville and Memphis blue, Chattanooga and Knoxville cores competitive
Solidly conservative statewide, with blue pockets in Jackson, the Delta, Oxford, Starkville
Tennessee
Solid Republican statewide, Nashville and Memphis blue, Chattanooga and Knoxville cores competitive
VS
Mississippi
Solidly conservative statewide, with blue pockets in Jackson, the Delta, Oxford, Starkville
Religion
ReligionPredominantly Christian, strong evangelical Baptist, growing unaffiliated, Muslim and Hindu communities in Nashville
Mostly Protestant Baptist and nondenominational, strong Black churches, more Catholic and Pentecostal presence on Coast
Tennessee
Predominantly Christian, strong evangelical Baptist, growing unaffiliated, Muslim and Hindu communities in Nashville
VS
Mississippi
Mostly Protestant Baptist and nondenominational, strong Black churches, more Catholic and Pentecostal presence on Coast
What TN and Mississippi Locals Say About the Weather
SUMMER
Tennessee
sweet tea sauna vibes (Memphis bakes, Nashville steams, Smokies cool off at dusk). The lowlands are just plain hot; the mountains are where you want to be.
Mississippi
swamp sauna deluxe (Delta sizzles, Biloxi breathes through a wet towel)
WINTER
Tennessee
light jacket roulette (Nashville slush, Memphis rain, Gatlinburg steals the snow). Natives say if you don't like Tennessee weather, wait a while; it'll change.
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.
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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 Tennessee, 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
