Salem, Massachusetts vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 34.6% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,720 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Jackson
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Salem, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower