Jackson, Mississippi
In Jackson, Mississippi, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.68 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.39 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,479, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Jackson's cost-of-living index of 72 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.68
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,479
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$10.50
Combo meal
Electricity
14.24¢
per kWh · ~$128/mo
Car Insurance
$190/mo
$2,280/yr
Median Household Income
$49,966
48.1% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.59 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$6.58 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.29 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.70 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.57 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.35 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.68 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.03 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.52 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.40 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$1.88 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$6.71 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.48 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.34 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$7.45 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.76 | $4.59 | +22.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.42 | $6.58 | +21.4% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.14 | $6.29 | +22.4% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.25 | $1.70 | +36.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.61 | $4.57 | +26.6% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.46 | $10.35 | +38.7% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.37 | $4.68 | +38.9% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.58 | $4.03 | +12.6% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.87 | $4.52 | +16.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.85 | $2.40 | +29.7% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.50 | $1.88 | +25.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.64 | $6.71 | +44.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.61 | $4.48 | +24.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.09 | $5.34 | +30.6% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.49 | $7.45 | +35.7% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$10.50
Casual Dining
$13.92
Monthly Spend
$232.79
+3.71% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $4.45
$7.18
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $5.03
$7.75
+54.1%Chipotle
2022: $5.38
$8.04
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $2.45
$3.40
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Average 1BR: $1,213/mo · 2BR: $1,745/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
109k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,143
$59k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$50k
household median
Employment by Sector — Jackson
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$54k/yr
~$50k/yr
~$64k/yr
~$22k/yr
~$81k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 28049
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,561/wk · $81k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$415/wk · $22k/yr
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