East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 14.1% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,043 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Jackson
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East_St._Louis, IL vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to East_St._Louis, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower