Starkville, Mississippi vs. Charlottesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlottesville, Virginia is 30.9% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $86,363 in Charlottesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlottesville, Virginia is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Charlottesville
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Charlottesville, VA
Compared to Starkville, Charlottesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher