Jackson, MS Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
76.1
Less expensive
23.9% lower
than the US average
3.3% lower
than the Mississippi average
Jackson, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 23.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.3% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Jackson, MS

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $92,400, which is 72.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.5% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.7% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $17,640 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
Living in Jackson, Mississippi can offer a surprisingly affordable cost of living even when compared to other cities throughout the state. Median house prices stand at about $155K while monthly rent for a one bedroom apartment typically hovers between $700 - 900 depending on location or building type chosen. Food items and utilities have been estimated to remain within U.S standards while tax rates are lower than much of the county and state as a whole.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonMississippiUnited States
  76.178.7100.0
  95.894.9100
  102.2101.9100.0
  58.048.6100.0
  $92,400$155,300$338,100
  92.4%97.1%100.0%
  83.683.4100.0
  79.163.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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