What is a pro or con of living in Jackson, Mississippicompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 85% cheaper in Jackson.

What salary do I need to live in Jackson, Mississippi copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $75,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $40,737 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.

WASHINGTON vs. JACKSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 45.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $40,737 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Jackson
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Jackson, MS

Compared to Washington, Jackson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.8% lower

Commute

38.2% lower

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Jackson, MS

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