Moving to Mississippi from New Jersey
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Jersey to Mississippi? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Jersey to Mississippi, you would find that Mississippi is 28.5% cheaper than New Jersey. A $75,000 salary in New Jersey would need to be roughly $51,618 in Mississippi to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jackson averages 76°F vs 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Jersey and Mississippi.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $51,618
To maintain the same standard of living in Mississippi
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 23.4% less
Groceries
pay 27.5% less
Transportation
pay 24.6% less
Housing
pay 23.2% less
Childcare
pay 49.8% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 30.6% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mississippi compared to New Jersey.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Jersey generally does better on safety, though Mississippi leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
New Jersey performs better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Mississippi performs significantly better than New Jersey across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
New Jersey generally does better on infrastructure, though Mississippi leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Mississippi leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
New Jersey performs better than Mississippi across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Trenton | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) | 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) | 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) | 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) | 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) |
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| Month | Trenton | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) |
| Feb | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) | 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) |
| Mar | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) | 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) |
| Apr | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) | 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) |
| May | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) | 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) |
| Jun | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Jul | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) |
| Aug | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) |
| Sep | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) | 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) |
| Oct | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) |
| Nov | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) | 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) |
| Dec | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Mississippi than New Jersey?
On average Mississippi is about 31% less expensive than New Jersey, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Mississippi?
Budget about $12,904 for 3 months in Mississippi (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Mississippi safe?
New Jersey generally does better on safety, though Mississippi leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in Mississippi compared to New Jersey?
New Jersey performs better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Mississippi compared to New Jersey?
The average high temperature in Jackson is 76°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Jackson receives around 54.3 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.
