Boston, Massachusetts vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 46.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,394 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Jackson
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Boston, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% lower