Allendale, Michigan vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 15.1% cheaper than Allendale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,471 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Allendale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Jackson
than in Allendale, Michigan
Allendale, MI vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Allendale, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower