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Chicago vs Jackson
Chicago and Jackson
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Jackson are above the US rate in this release, 23 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Chicago to Jackson
In 2022-2023, 44 households filed a move from Chicago to Jackson (about 70 people, average adjusted gross income $33,409). 45 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,782 in Chicago and $1,203 in Jackson. Chicago has a state tax on wages. Jackson has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Jackson is 86% of the national level for the same work, against 105% in Chicago.
Jackson averages 223 sunny days, with July highs around 90°F and January nights around 40°F. Chicago is 189 sunny days, 84°F in July, 20°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Jackson and 33 in Chicago.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 44 households moved Chicago → Jackson (about 70 people, average AGI $33,409). 45 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Chicago and Jackson changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 788 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,400–$4,550
- Container or pod
- $1,700–$3,150
- Rent a truck
- $850–$1,600
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Questions
Is Jackson cheaper than Chicago after tax and rent?
Yes. Jackson leaves about $541 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,782 in Chicago and $1,203 in Jackson.
Does Jackson have state income tax?
Jackson is in Mississippi, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Chicago to Jackson?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.