2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Mount Gilead, NC vs Jackson, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Jackson or is it cheaper to live in Mount Gilead?
- Jackson is 0.7% less expensive than Mount Gilead.

Which city has more affordable housing, Jackson or Mount Gilead?
- Jackson housing costs are 10.5% more expensive than Mount Gilead housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Mount Gilead or is Health Care more affordable in Jackson.
- Health related expenses are 7.8% less in Jackson.
 Mount Gilead, NCJackson, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock76.1100
 Food & Groceries94.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.2100
 Housing52.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$92,400$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock83.6100
 Miscellaneous75.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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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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