Birmingham, Alabama vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 8.1% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,835 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
105% more expensive in Jackson
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Birmingham, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% higher
      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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher