What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Jackson, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 791% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Jackson, Mississippi?

A salary of $139,957 in Jackson, Mississippi should increase to $287,100 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JACKSON vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Jackson, Mississippi vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 105.1% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $287,100 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
791% more expensive in Seattle
than in Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson, MS vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Jackson, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

105.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

431.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.5% lower

Commute

64.5% higher

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

26.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Jackson, Mississippi vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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