Anchorage, Alaska vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 29.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,914 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Starkville
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Anchorage, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% lower