Merced, California vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 22.7% cheaper than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $38,659 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Jackson
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Merced, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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