What is a pro or con of living in Jackson, Mississippicompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Jackson.

What salary do I need to live in Jackson, Mississippi copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $85,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $66,219 in Jackson, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. JACKSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 22.1% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,219 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Jackson
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Jackson, MS

Compared to Philadelphia, Jackson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

41.1% lower

Health

0.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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