Charleston, South Carolina vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 25.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,304 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Jackson
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Charleston, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower