Lena, Mississippi vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 8.5% more expensive than Lena, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $54,244 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lena, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Lena, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
154% more expensive in Jackson
than in Lena, Mississippi
Lena, MS vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Lena, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher