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Exterior House Painting cost in Mississippi (2026)

Across Mississippi, exterior house painting varies by your city's labor rates, climate and permit fees. Select your city below for a localized estimate.

Statewide range · 2026
$1,600 $4,300

exterior house painting typically falls in this range across 6 Mississippi cities — your exact estimate depends on local rates.

CityTypical 2026 range
Jackson, MS$1,700 $4,300
Gulfport, MS$1,700 $4,300
Southaven, MS$1,600 $4,050
Hattiesburg, MS$1,700 $4,300
Biloxi, MS$1,700 $4,300
Meridian, MS$1,600 $4,050
By type

Exterior House Painting cost by type in Mississippi

Typical 2026 ranges, localized to Mississippi labor, climate and permits.

TypeMississippi 2026 range
Vinyl siding$1,650 $3,850
Wood siding$1,800 $4,300
Fiber-cement$2,100 $4,900
Stucco$2,100 $4,800
Brick$2,400 $5,250
Best time to buy

Cheapest time for exterior house painting in Mississippi

Exterior paint needs dry weather (50–85°F), so summer is peak and priciest. Interior work has no weather limit, and winter is the trade's slow season — the cheapest time to book.

Best window
Winter for interior; dry spring/fall for exterior
Avoid
Mid-summer (exterior peak)
Off-peak savings
10–20% (interior, off-season)
FAQ

Exterior House Painting in Mississippi

How much does exterior house painting cost in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi, exterior house painting typically runs $1,600–$4,300 in 2026, depending on your city's labor rates, climate and permit fees. Southaven is the most affordable (around $2,850) and Biloxi the most expensive (around $3,000).

Which Mississippi city is cheapest for exterior house painting?

Southaven has the lowest typical exterior house painting cost in Mississippi at about $2,850, while Biloxi is the highest at about $3,000 — a gap driven mostly by local labor rates.

How do other Painting options compare in Mississippi?

In Jackson, Mississippi's largest market, exterior house painting typically runs $1,700–$4,300. For comparison, interior house painting runs $3,700–$11,150. Each option has its own Mississippi cost guide with city-by-city pricing.

Why does exterior house painting cost vary across Mississippi?

The three levers are local labor rates, climate zone and permit fees. In this hot, high-UV region, intense sun fades exterior paint faster, so quality UV-resistant paint is worth it for exterior house painting. A quality UV-resistant exterior paint is worth the upcharge in this much sun.

When is the cheapest time to replace in Mississippi?

The best window is winter for interior; dry spring/fall for exterior, when demand drops and installers discount to keep crews busy — typically 10–20% (interior, off-season) off peak pricing. The priciest time is an emergency job during mid-summer (exterior peak).

Does Mississippi require a permit for exterior house painting?

Permit requirements vary by city in Mississippi; where one is required, the fee is included in the estimates above.

Other Painting projects in Mississippi

Weighing your options? Typical 2026 ranges below are localized to Jackson, Mississippi's largest market — open any project for the full statewide breakdown.