Newark, New Jersey vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 33.4% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,306 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Jackson
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Newark, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower