2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Jackson, TN vs Olive Branch, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Olive Branch or is it cheaper to live in Jackson?
- Olive Branch is 13.6% more expensive than Jackson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Olive Branch or Jackson?
- Olive Branch housing costs are 78.7% more expensive than Jackson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jackson or is Health Care more affordable in Olive Branch.
- Health related expenses are 0.7% less in Olive Branch.
 Jackson, TNOlive Branch, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.7100
 Food & Groceries93.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.9100
 Housing52.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$321,800$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.8100
 Miscellaneous108.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 9 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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Reviews for Olive Branch    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Olive Branch used to be the perfect small town with large city access, but the city of Memphis became so bad we've been affected tremendously over the past few years.   More

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We moved to Olive Branch, MS in 2002 and have been very pleased with our choice. Housing is less expensive than in the other Memphis Metro areas and with the tax breaks  More

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Over 18 years ago

city struggling to keep up with  More

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