Starkville, Mississippi vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 9.5% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $38,329 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Columbia
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Starkville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher