Jackson, Mississippi vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 18.0% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $147,463 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Albany
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Jackson, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% higher
      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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher