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How Much Does House Cleaning Cost in Mississippi? (2026 Price Guide)

House cleaning in Mississippi costs $100 to $190 for a three-bedroom home in 2026. See rates for Jackson, the Gulf Coast, and college towns, plus mildew extras.

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost in Mississippi? (2026 Price Guide)

Mississippi has some of the lowest house cleaning prices in the country, and the reason is not that the work is easier. It is humid, the pollen season is long, and the older homes in Jackson's Belhaven and Fondren, in Natchez, Vicksburg, and Columbus, and across the Delta take real time to clean. Labor costs are simply lower.

A standard cleaning of a three-bedroom home costs about $100 to $190 per visit in 2026, independent cleaners charge $22 to $36 per hour, companies charge $34 to $52 per cleaner per hour, and deep cleanings run $200 to $400. Those figures are approximate.

The Jackson metro, including Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood, Brandon, and Clinton, is the largest market and sits at the top of the state range. The Gulf Coast from Biloxi and Gulfport to Ocean Springs and Pascagoula is close behind, with casino and military demand keeping cleaners busy. Hattiesburg, Oxford, Starkville, Tupelo, Meridian, and Southaven sit near the state average, and the Delta and the rural counties below it.

Below is what each service costs, how the regions compare, and the Mississippi-specific factors that move a quote.

Prices by Service Type

Standard recurring cleaning covers dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, kitchen surfaces, and trash. A one-bedroom apartment in Jackson, Gulfport, or Hattiesburg costs $70 to $115, a two-bedroom $85 to $145, a three-bedroom home $100 to $190, and a four-bedroom home $140 to $260. Larger homes in Madison, Ridgeland's Lake Caroline area, or the Gulf Coast's waterfront neighborhoods are quoted individually and usually land at $220 to $360.

Deep cleaning is priced at about twice the standard rate and is the usual first visit before recurring service. A three-bedroom deep clean runs $200 to $400 and adds baseboards, inside cabinets and appliances, ceiling fans, light fixtures, window tracks, and the grout scrubbing that Mississippi bathrooms need.

Move-out cleaning costs $230 to $460 for a three-bedroom home. Oxford, Starkville, and Hattiesburg see a rush in mid May and early August around the Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern Miss calendars, and landlords near campus often require a professional receipt before returning a deposit. Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi and Columbus Air Force Base drive a steady flow of inspection-ready move-out packages at $280 to $450.

Add-Ons

Interior windows add $4 to $8 per window or $45 to $120 for a house. Oven cleaning adds $25 to $45, refrigerator interiors $20 to $40, and porches and carports $20 to $45.

Pets add $10 to $25 per visit. Green or fragrance-free product requests cost $10 to $15 per visit extra with most companies, or you supply the products.

Post-construction cleaning after a renovation runs $0.12 to $0.26 per square foot and usually takes two visits, one for the dust and one for the final polish. It is a common request in Madison, Flowood, and the Gulf Coast rebuild areas.

Hourly or Flat Rate

Independent cleaners across Mississippi mostly bill hourly, and companies in Jackson and on the Coast lean toward flat rates per visit. Hourly pricing suits a one-time job where the scope is unclear, and flat pricing suits a recurring schedule where both sides know the house. Ask which one a quote is and what happens if the job runs long.

How the Regions Compare

The Jackson metro prices at $110 to $190 for a standard three-bedroom cleaning, with the larger homes in Madison and northeast Jackson at the top. Companies are concentrated here, and flat-rate pricing per visit is common. The older homes in Belhaven, Fondren, and Eastover with plaster, hardwood, and tall windows take longer than the newer subdivisions in Madison, Flowood, and Brandon.

The Gulf Coast runs $105 to $185. Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, and Pass Christian have a vacation rental and casino-area market that pays cleaners $80 to $150 per turnover, and residential clients compete for the same cleaners from spring break through Labor Day. Salt air and sand add work near the water.

Hattiesburg, Oxford, Starkville, Tupelo, Meridian, and Southaven run $100 to $180. Southaven, Olive Branch, and Horn Lake track the Memphis suburban market and sit slightly higher than the rest of north Mississippi. The Delta towns of Greenville, Greenwood, and Clarksdale, and the rural counties across the state, rely on independent cleaners at $22 to $28 per hour with travel fees of $15 to $30 for homes far from town.

What Moves a Mississippi Quote

Humidity and mildew are the first factor. Bathrooms without exhaust fans, closets on exterior walls, and window sills in older homes grow mildew within weeks from May through October, and cleaners charge $25 to $80 extra on a first or deep visit to treat it. Recurring biweekly service keeps it from returning, and homes cleaned monthly often need the treatment repeated.

Pollen is the spring factor. The pine and oak pollen that coats the state from late February through April settles on every surface, and cleaners often add 20 to 30 minutes to spring visits for sills, blinds, porches, and ceiling fans. Homes near pine plantations in south Mississippi pay the most.

Frequency has the largest effect on the per-visit price. Weekly service earns a 15% to 25% discount off the one-time rate and biweekly earns 10% to 15%.

A three-bedroom home in Madison at $170 for a one-time clean typically costs $140 to $155 biweekly. Monthly service costs close to the one-time rate because the home needs more work each visit.

Hurricane Season on the Coast

After a storm, cleaning companies on the Gulf Coast shift toward flood cleanup and mold remediation, and routine residential service can pause for weeks. Remediation is a separate trade with separate pricing, often $2,000 to $10,000 or more depending on the damage, and it should be done by a company that specializes in it rather than a standard cleaning service.

Choosing a Cleaner in Mississippi

Independent cleaners are most of the market outside Jackson and the Coast, and many have served the same families for years. Companies bring liability insurance, bonding, background checks, backup staff, and a manager to call when something breaks. Ask any provider whether cleaners are employees or contractors and whether the company is insured, and get the scope of a standard visit in writing.

References matter as much as reviews, since many of the best cleaners in the smaller towns have no online presence at all. Ask neighbors and coworkers, and ask the cleaner for two current clients you can call.

A walkthrough before the first visit produces a better quote than a phone call and sets expectations for the bathroom grout, the ceiling fans, and the porch. You can compare house cleaning companies serving your Mississippi county for the metro areas and the Coast, where companies are more common.

Tipping runs $10 to $20 per visit for recurring service and 15% to 20% for a one-time deep clean, with a holiday tip equal to one visit common for long-term cleaners. Our home services guides on the blog cover how to prepare for a first deep clean and how to keep mildew from coming back between visits.

Booking Around the Mississippi Calendar

The weeks before Thanksgiving and Christmas fill fastest for one-time deep cleans across the state. Ole Miss and Mississippi State home football weekends bring rental turnovers to Oxford and Starkville, and cleaners there are hard to book on fall Fridays. Mid May and early August bring the student and family moving rush in the university towns.

Summer is the slowest season for one-time work in Jackson and north Mississippi, and a first deep clean scheduled in June or July sometimes comes with a discount. The Coast runs the other way, with vacation rental turnovers filling weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day and residential clients finding the best availability in the fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a house cleaner charge per hour in Mississippi?

Independent cleaners charge $22 to $36 per hour, with the Jackson metro and the Gulf Coast at the top and the Delta and rural counties at the bottom. Companies charge $34 to $52 per cleaner per hour and usually send a team of two.

Is cleaning more expensive on the Gulf Coast than in Jackson?

They are close, with Jackson slightly higher on average. The Coast's vacation rental market pulls cleaners toward turnover work in summer, which can make residential slots harder to find from spring break through Labor Day.

What does a move-out cleaning cost in Oxford or Starkville?

About $200 to $360 for a two- or three-bedroom student rental, and $280 to $460 for a house. Mid May and early August are the busiest weeks, so book two to three weeks ahead.

Do Mississippi cleaners treat mildew?

Most will treat surface mildew in bathrooms and on sills for $25 to $80 on a first or deep visit. Mold behind walls or after flooding is remediation work and needs a specialist, not a house cleaner.