Sanford, Maine vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 14.3% cheaper than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,827 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Jackson
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to Sanford, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower