Decatur, Georgia vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 19.6% cheaper than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $60,265 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Jackson
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Decatur, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower