Starkville, Mississippi vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 57.8% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $78,902 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Austin
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Starkville, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher