Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
56% cheaper
Jackson is 56% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $33,065 in Jackson.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Hawaii salaries · Mississippi salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Honolulu has a housing index of 275 while Jackson sits at 56 (national average = 100). The median home in Honolulu costs $720,000 compared to $125,000 in Jackson, a difference of $595,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Honolulu versus $900 in Jackson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Honolulu scores 138 while Jackson scores 95.
Healthcare costs in Honolulu (107) are higher than Jackson (88).
Median household income in Honolulu is $71,465 compared to $36,528 in Jackson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Jackson.
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