Oxford, Mississippi vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 1.1% cheaper than Oxford, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $49,456 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Oxford, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Jackson
than in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, MS vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Oxford, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher