What is a pro or con of living in Jackson, Mississippicompared to Plano, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 81% cheaper in Jackson.

What salary do I need to live in Jackson, Mississippi copmared to Plano, Texas?

A salary of $80,000 in Plano, Texas could decrease to $59,982 in Jackson, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLANO vs. JACKSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Plano, Texas vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Q: Is it expensive to live in Jackson, Mississippi compared to Plano, Texas?

Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Plano, Texas.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 25.0% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,982 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Jackson
than in Plano, Texas

Plano, TX vs. Jackson, MS

Compared to Plano, Jackson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

5.0% lower

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Plano, TX vs. Jackson, MS

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