Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 10.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,807 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Starkville
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Baton Rouge, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower