Hoover, Alabama vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 22.8% cheaper than Hoover, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,118 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoover, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Hoover, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Jackson
than in Hoover, Alabama
Hoover, AL vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Hoover, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower