Emmetsburg, Iowa vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 11.9% more expensive than Emmetsburg, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,926 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Emmetsburg, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Jackson
than in Emmetsburg, Iowa
Emmetsburg, IA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Emmetsburg, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower