Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 1.5% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $50,744 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
17% more expensive in Jackson
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Fort Wayne, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower