Cost of Living in Jackson County, MS

Modeled annual cost: $49,018.

Median family income: $84,872.

Affordability Snapshot

MS County Median

$46,279

State Rank

9thMost expensive counties in MS out of 82See Mississippi county rankings

Median Income

$84,872

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Jackson County, MS.

$13,289 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$49,018

Per year

  • Transport:$13,289
  • Housing:$11,064
  • Taxes:$9,454
  • Healthcare:$6,212
  • Other Costs:$4,753
  • Food:$4,246
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in Mississippi

1Sunflower County, MS
$41,813
2Leflore County, MS
$42,066
3Washington County, MS
$42,097
4Bolivar County, MS
$42,849
5Quitman County, MS
$42,999

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