Jackson, Michigan has an overall cost of living index of 98.5, which is 1.5 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $874 per month, while the typical home is valued around $94,700. Households earn a median of $42,848 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$42,848
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$874
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$94,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
98.5
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$838
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$946
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,165
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,534
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
98.5
Goods
95.0
Rents / Housing
103.3
Services
90.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
State Income Tax
4.25%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $118,560 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $83,040 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $65,890 |
| ⚡Electrician | $52,930 |
| 📊Accountant | $79,960 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
31,206
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Jackson?
Jackson has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 98.5. The US national average is 100, so Jackson is 1.5 points below the national average.
What is the median rent in Jackson?
The median gross rent in Jackson is $874 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Jackson?
The median household income in Jackson is $42,848 per year.
What is the median home value in Jackson?
The median home value in Jackson is $94,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Jackson?
Air quality data for Jackson is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Jackson?
Michigan has a top state income tax rate of 4.25% and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology