Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 11.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $102,361 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Jackson
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Pittsburgh, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower