Jackson, Mississippi vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 32.9% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $74,416 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
346% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Jackson, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher