Kansas, Illinois vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 21.4% more expensive than Kansas, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,682 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Kansas, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Jackson
than in Kansas, Illinois
Kansas, IL vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Kansas, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower