Jackson, Mississippi vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 25.4% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $56,443 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in California
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. California, MD
Compared to Jackson, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher