Zip 39269 (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 (zip 39269), 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.

Zip 39269 (Jackson, MS)

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $152,200, which is 55.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.0% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $1,030 per month, which is 15.7% more than the national average of $890 and close to the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson (zip 39269), Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $35,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
The cost of living in Jackson, MS 39269 is generally considered to be quite affordable. The median home value is $107,514, which is well below the national average, and the median household income is $36,705--about 17% lower than the nationwide median. Renters can also find reasonably priced apartments in Jackson; the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $800 per month. Groceries and other everyday items are also cheaper than in most cities around the United States. Gas prices tend to be moderate, and overall living expenses are about 15% lower than the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesJacksonMississippiUnited States
  76.178.7100.0
  97.794.9100
  102.2101.9100.0
  46.248.6100.0
  $152,200$155,300$338,100
  92.4%97.1%100.0%
  87.283.4100.0
  79.663.1100.0

   100=National Average

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