Charleston, Illinois vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 15.5% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,099 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Jackson
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Charleston, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower