Hillsborough, North Carolina vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 22.8% cheaper than Hillsborough, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,243 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Hillsborough, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Jackson
than in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Hillsborough, NC vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Hillsborough, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower