What is a pro or con of living in Elk River, Minnesotacompared to Starkville, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 58% more expensive in Elk River.

What salary do I need to live in Elk River, Minnesota copmared to Starkville, Mississippi?

A salary of $47,900 in Starkville, Mississippi should increase to $61,627 in Elk River, Minnesota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STARKVILLE vs. ELK RIVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Starkville, Mississippi vs. Elk River, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 28.7% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $61,627 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Elk River
than in Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville, MS vs. Elk River, MN

Compared to Starkville, Elk River is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

67.8% higher

Health

26.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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