West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Jackson, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jackson, Mississippi is 9.5% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,243 in Jackson, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jackson, Mississippi is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Jackson
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Jackson, MS
Compared to West Lafayette, Jackson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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