Newark, New Jersey vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 33.2% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $73 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Starkville
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Newark, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  55.4% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower