Starkville, Mississippi vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 10.7% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $182,486 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Starkville, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher