5 US States with the Least Debt Per Capita

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1 – Mississippi

Total Debt Per Capita – $43,132 

Mississippi tops our list of the 15 US states with the least debt per capita. It ranks fifth in terms of states with the least government debt per capita and second in terms of states with the least household debts per capita. The state has a relatively lower cost of living compared to others, contributing to overall low household debt. According to a report by Lending Tree, residents of Mississippi pay the least amount of their money on debt, with an average of just above $1,200 per month. 

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