Starkville, Mississippi vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 8.2% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $54,085 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
156% more expensive in Detroit
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Starkville, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  156.2% higher
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher