Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 10.8% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,536 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Starkville
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Pittsburgh, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower