Starkville, Mississippi vs. Marion, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marion, Arkansas is 1.1% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,549 in Marion, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marion, Arkansas is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Marion
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Marion, AR
Compared to Starkville, Marion is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher