Home › MS › Jackson, MS Cost of living in Jackson, MS Livability score 76 · cost-of-living index 89.8 (US = 100)
How Jackson compares Where Jackson falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 90 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 90 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $215k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $215k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $105 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $105 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.1% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.1% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.77% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.77% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 280 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 280 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 16.8 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 16.8 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 92° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 92° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 38° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 38° Map of Jackson Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 89.8 metro-area #26 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 94.4 metro-area #50 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.11 metro-area #25 of 200 Median household income $60,085 metro-area #172 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $36,741 metro-area #152 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 38.1 years metro-area #88 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 31.6% metro-area #116 of 200 Foreign-born residents 2.6% metro-area #193 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 67.5% metro-area #85 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 6.03% metro-area #160 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +2.2% metro-area #136 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $215,136 metro-area #19 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.6× metro-area #25 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +2.4% metro-area #76 of 200 Price per square foot $105 metro-area #16 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 2,051 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,450 metro-area #65 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 2,256 Median days on market 20 metro-area #114 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 9.8% state #78 of 200 Combined sales tax 7.07% state #86 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 4.40% Capital gains tax 4.70% state #105 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.77% metro-area #75 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,361 metro-area #27 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 73.1 years metro-area #187 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,300 state #17 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 12.0% metro-area #153 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 76 metro-area #101 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $6,000 state #1 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $60 state #19 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) 3.42% of value (~$958/yr) state #195 of 200 Emissions testing Not required Emissions detail No vehicle emissions testing DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 25 min metro-area #119 of 200 Commute by driving alone 80.3% metro-area #179 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 34.5% metro-area #126 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 16.8¢/kWh state #88 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $151 state #88 of 200 Gasoline $2.90/gal state #1 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $58 state #58 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $93 state #86 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $75 state #16 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $3,100 state #157 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,900 state #86 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 82.5 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #45 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $900 state #152 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 48 metro-area #117 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 2,600 metro-area #156 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 93% state #87 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 2,000 metro-area #44 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 63 metro-area #142 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 3 metro-area #158 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 92°F metro-area #163 of 200 Avg winter low 38°F metro-area #46 of 200 Annual precipitation 54.9" metro-area #182 of 200 Annual snowfall 2.7" metro-area #76 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 64% metro-area #59 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 8b Frost window 02-25 → 12-01
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 280 state #21 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,200 state #98 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 120 metro-area #5 of 200 Parks 60 Hiking areas 15 Golf courses 15 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 4
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Jackson Major public and private employers in the Jackson, MS area.
Employer Sector Jobs University of Mississippi Medical Center Healthcare Careers → Baptist Medical Center Healthcare Search → State of Mississippi Government Careers → Nissan Manufacturing Careers → Continental Tire Manufacturing Careers →
Salaries by occupation in Jackson Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Pharmacists $131,090 Lawyers $105,000 Physical Therapists $100,230 Financial Managers $97,140 Civil Engineers $95,370 Human Resources Managers $92,110 General & Operations Managers $88,210 Marketing Managers $84,660 Software Developers $84,440 Construction Managers $80,420 Data Scientists $78,900 Registered Nurses $78,850 Web Developers $77,610 Mechanical Engineers $77,150 Dental Hygienists $70,970 Accountants & Auditors $63,730 Real Estate Sales Agents $62,820 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,380 Physician Assistants $54,560 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $49,430 Elementary School Teachers $47,980 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $47,970 Electricians $47,260 Graphic Designers $44,700 Carpenters $44,030 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $39,710 Medical Assistants $35,480
Cities in the Jackson area Jackson (153,271) → Clinton (27,668) → Madison (27,595) → Pearl (27,255) → Brandon (25,142) → Ridgeland (24,618) → Byram (12,922) → Canton (10,951) → Yazoo City (10,573) → Flowood (10,204) →
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