Jackson County, MS Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Jackson, Mississippi?
$2,790 / month
for a family, 48.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $33,480 for the year for a family.
$2,633 / month
for a single person, 44.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,600 for the year for a single person.

Jackson cost of living score
83.5
Less expensive
16.5% lower
than the US average
6.1% higher
than the Mississippi average
Jackson Mississi County, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.5% lower than the U.S. average and 6.1% lower than the average for Mississippi.

Jackson County, MS

Housing costs in Jackson?
A typical home costs $174,900, which is 48.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.6% more expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Jackson costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.2% more than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Jackson?
To live comfortably in Jackson Mississi County, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Jackson?
The cost of living in Jackson, MS County is significantly lower than the US average. The median house value in Jackson, MS County is $174,900 compared to the US average of $338,100. Furthermore, the Cost of Living Index for Jackson, MS County is 83.5 while the US average is 100; this indicates that the cost of living is much lower than average across all aspects such as food, housing, transportation and utilities. This makes it an attractive location for those who are looking for affordable living costs without sacrificing quality of life.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesJacksonMississippiUnited States
    Unlock78.7100.0
  94.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock101.9100.0
  53.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$155,300$338,100
  96.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock83.4100.0
  81.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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