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Jackson, MS is a vibrant city with several local businesses. The cost of living in Jackson is lower than the US average. Rent for a two bedroom apartment averages $1,020 per month while the national average is higher at $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are lower with an index rating of 96 compared to the US' index rating of 100. Some notable local business in Jackson include Coffee Prose, Mimi's Mediterranean Grill & Cafe, Catfish Cabin and Hellman Clothiers.

Jackson has an unemployment rate of 7.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Jackson has seen the job market increase by 1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Jackson
- The Sales Tax Rate for Jackson is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Jackson is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Jackson
- The average income of a Jackson resident is $19,042 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Jackson resident is $39,969 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyJackson, MississippiUnited States
  7.76
  -5.2%-6.2%
  29.9%33.5%
  8.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $23,176$37,638
  $39,969$69,021
  $49,954$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  4.7%6.8%
  8.1%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  12.3%11.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  4.0%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  3.5%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  5.0%4.2%
  9.0%9.3%
  18.1%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  10.5%7.0%
  6.3%4.8%
  7.3%4.7%
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Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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