Louisville, Kentucky vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 8.8% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $46,708 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Jackson
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Louisville, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower