Des Moines, Washington vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 38.0% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,477 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Jackson
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Des Moines, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  41.5% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower