Atlanta, Georgia vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 25.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $100,941 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Jackson
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Atlanta, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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