Hays, Kansas vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 0.7% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $90,663 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Starkville
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Hays, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower