Tempe, Arizona vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 27.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,323 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Jackson
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Tempe, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower