Jackson, Mississippi vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 28.4% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $147,616 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Jackson, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher