What is a pro or con of living in Kansas City, Missouricompared to Starkville, Mississippi?

Transportation is 27% more expensive in Kansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Kansas City, Missouri copmared to Starkville, Mississippi?

A salary of $35,000 in Starkville, Mississippi should increase to $37,518 in Kansas City, Missouri (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. KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Starkville, Mississippi vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 7.2% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $37,518 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
27% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville, MS vs. Kansas City, MO

Compared to Starkville, Kansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

27.4% higher

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Starkville, Mississippi vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Starkville, MS vs. Kansas City, MO

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