Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
58% cheaper
Jackson is 58% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $31,538 in Jackson.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Jackson sits at 56 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $125,000 in Jackson, a difference of $655,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $900 in Jackson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Brooklyn scores 108 while Jackson scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are higher than Jackson (88).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $36,528 in Jackson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jackson.
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