Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 11.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $167,394 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% more expensive in Jackson
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Carlsbad, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher