Brookings, South Dakota vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 2.6% cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,036 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Jackson
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Brookings, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower