HomeCostGuide

Home Improvement Costs in Mississippi

Labor and material costs in Mississippi run 13% below the national average, based on our regional cost index.

Updated August 2026

Figures below apply our Mississippi regional index to each guide’s national range. The index comes from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’s Regional Price Parities by State — a real, sourced government figure, not a guess — though it measures overall regional price levels rather than construction costs specifically. See our methodology for how it’s used and its limitations.

Mississippi-adjusted cost ranges

ProjectNational rangeMS estimate
Bathroom Remodel$6,500–$25,000$5,650–$21,750
Kitchen Remodel$14,000–$48,000$12,200–$41,750
Roof Replacement$9,200–$18,500$8,000–$16,100
AC Replacement$4,800–$12,500$4,200–$10,900
Water Heater Replacement$1,300–$4,200$1,150–$3,650
Flooring Installation$2,800–$11,000$2,450–$9,550

Labor market

Among the lowest-cost labor markets in the country, with limited variation across the state.

Climate considerations

Hot, humid summers keep AC demand high statewide; Gulf Coast counties face hurricane and wind exposure that inland areas don't.

Permitting

Permitting requirements vary widely between incorporated cities and rural counties, many of which have limited local code enforcement.

Common projects in Mississippi