Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Jackson is 14% more affordable than Fort Worth. A $75,000 salary in Fort Worth is equivalent to $64,737 in Jackson.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Mississippi salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Jackson sits at 56 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $125,000 in Jackson, a difference of $145,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $900 in Jackson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while Jackson scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Jackson (88).
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $36,528 in Jackson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jackson.
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