Southfield, Michigan vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 17.9% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $410,643 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Jackson
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Southfield, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower