Cost of Living Calculator - Jackson, Mississippi vs Fort Polk South, Louisiana


The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 12.2% cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,848 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
44% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to Jackson, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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