Ankeny, Iowa vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 11.1% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,469 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Starkville
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Ankeny, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher