Jackson, MO Cost of Living


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Jackson cost of living score
83.8
Less expensive
16.2% lower
than the US average
2.1% lower
than the Missouri average
Jackson, Missouri gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.1% higher than the average for Missouri.

Jackson, MO

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $236,100, which is 30.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.2% more expensive than the average Missouri home, at $212,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $950.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson, Missouri, a minimum annual income of $45,360 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
Jackson, MO boasts a relatively low cost of living compared to the national average. The city's housing costs are particularly affordable and well below the US average, with groceries, healthcare, and transportation similarly priced. In addition, Jackson residents enjoy a variety of sales tax exemptions that make it even easier to stretch their dollar further. With plenty of amenities to explore around town, Jackson is a great place for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonMissouriUnited States
  83.885.6100.0
  97.894.9100
  120.0104.3100.0
  68.566.5100.0
  $236,100$212,300$338,100
  97.3%98.5%100.0%
  74.686.2100.0
  85.185.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 9 years ago

I started elementary school in Jackson, Missouri, and although I lived elsewhere during my life, I must say that Jackson is a very nice place to live. While nearby Cape  More

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