Hempstead, New York vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 39.9% cheaper than Hempstead, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,883 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Hempstead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Hempstead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Starkville
than in Hempstead, New York
Hempstead, NY vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Hempstead, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  59.1% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower