St. Louis, Missouri vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 1.1% cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $93,966 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Jackson
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to St. Louis, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher