Rehab Cost in Mississippi (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in Mississippi runs about $22,888 to $72,423 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $10,669. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Mississippi using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in Mississippi.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $5,977 | $10,669 | $20,753 |
| 2 | Exterior | $6,289 | $10,249 | $17,774 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,218 | $6,058 | $11,695 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,112 | $5,588 | $10,622 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $1,801 | $3,113 | $5,385 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,582 | $2,415 | $3,854 |
| 7 | Basement | $757 | $1,178 | $1,935 |
| 8 | Electrical | $151 | $236 | $404 |
What drives the Mississippi range
Construction labor in Mississippi runs about 16% below the national average (BLS OEWS), which keeps these figures lower than higher-wage states. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so that wage gap pulls the whole budget down.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Mississippi?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Mississippi runs about $22,888–$72,423 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $39,505. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Mississippi rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $5,977–$20,753.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Mississippi than average?
No — construction labor in Mississippi runs about 16% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these Mississippi renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to Mississippi using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers