Baker, Louisiana vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 6.3% cheaper than Baker, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,850 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baker, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Baker, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Jackson
than in Baker, Louisiana
Baker, LA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Baker, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower