Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 31.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,224 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Jackson
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower