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Jackson, MS vs Pass Christian, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Pass Christian or is it cheaper to live in Jackson?
- Pass Christian is 8.5% more expensive than Jackson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pass Christian or Jackson?
- Pass Christian housing costs are 32.1% more expensive than Jackson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jackson or is Health Care more affordable in Pass Christian.
- Health related expenses are 0.3% less in Pass Christian.
 Jackson, MSPass Christian, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.6100
 Food & Groceries95.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.9100
 Housing58.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$279,600$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock91.7100
 Miscellaneous79.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 7 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 7 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 7 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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Reviews for Pass Christian    1 Reviews

Small town feel . Beachy,quaint. Great restaurants and  More

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