Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 19.5% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,333 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Jackson
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Royal Oak, 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower