Springfield, Missouri vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 15.4% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $207,726 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Springfield, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower