Boston, Massachusetts vs. Jackson, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Tennessee is 47.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,402 in Jackson, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Tennessee is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Jackson
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Jackson, TN
Compared to Boston, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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