People in Mississippi are Richer than People in Japan. Why Doesn't it Feel Like That?
Simon Whistler • June 26, 2025
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Mississippi has a higher GDP per capita than Japan—so why does life feel harder? We unpack taxes, healthcare, rent, and public services to reveal why money isn’t the only measure of prosperity.