New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 19.5% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,256 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Jackson
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to New Orleans, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower