Cost of Living Calculator - Petal, Mississippi vs Jackson, Mississippi


The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 1.0% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $75,741 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
3% more expensive in Jackson
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs Jackson, MS
Compared to Petal, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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