Jackson, Mississippi vs. Portsmouth, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Virginia is 10.6% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $55,318 in Portsmouth, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Virginia is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Portsmouth, VA
Compared to Jackson, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher