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Mississippi Delta
Join an online event about the Mississippi Delta
November 23, 8 p.m. EST
Hear corps members, staff, and alumni discuss how we are making an impact on the Delta's communities.
Hosted by Ron Nurnberg, Executive Director.
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Cost of Living
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| Beginning Teacher Salary: $28,000-36,000 |
| Closest city to enter for comparison: Jackson, MS |
| Average Per Capita Income - Mississippi Delta |
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| $12,025 |
| Housing |
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| Single: House or apartment: $250-400 |
| Shared: 3-5 bedroom house in the Delta: $150-400 Duplex or house in Jackson, MS: $450-600 Apartment in Jackson, MS: $500-700 |
| Cost of living in the Delta is extremely low compared to the rest of the nation. Most corps members are able to pay down loans and save once they begin receiving their pay check. The average rent for single housing in an apartment is about $400 per month, and about $250 per month for shared housing. Car insurance runs about $100-$150 per month, and most corps members are able to find relatively inexpensive forms of entertainment in the area. |
| General Cost of Living |
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| Movie Admission: $7.50 (in Greenville or Forrest City) |
| Cover Charge at a Club: $5-20 |
Gym Membership:
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| Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $10 |
| Public Transportation: N/A; Access to car is essential |
| 1/2 Gallon of Milk : $2 |
| Average cost of daycare : $70-90/week |
| Transportation to/from the region: average travel costs |
