Cost of Living Calculator - Jackson, Tennessee vs Cairo, Illinois


The cost of living in Cairo, Illinois is 11.9% cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $88,148 in Cairo, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cairo, Illinois is cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cairo
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs Cairo, IL
Compared to Jackson, Cairo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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