Cities Similar to Jackson, MS
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Jackson, MS
1. Birmingham, AL
200,733 people · Southeast
COL Index
87.0
Home value
$90K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Montgomery, AL
200,603 people · Southeast
COL Index
85.0
Home value
$104K
Rent estimate
$840/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Shreveport, LA
177,959 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$119K
Rent estimate
$980/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Albany, GA
66,877 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$106K
Rent estimate
$1,085/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Columbus, GA
206,922 people · Southeast
COL Index
87.0
Home value
$153K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Mobile, AL
182,595 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$180K
Rent estimate
$925/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Alexandria, LA
43,466 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$98K
Rent estimate
$770/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Huntington, WV
45,325 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$129K
Rent estimate
$860/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Pine Bluff, AR
39,123 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$94K
Rent estimate
$750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Jonesboro, AR
80,650 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$180K
Rent estimate
$840/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Jackson
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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