Santa Cruz, California vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 59.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $8,059 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Starkville
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Santa Cruz, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
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  59.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
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  Personal
  10.1% lower
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