Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 6.9% cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $69,807 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Starkville
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower