Kansas City, Missouri vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 6.9% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $23,265 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Jackson
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Kansas City, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower