Starkville, Mississippi vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 26.2% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $63,110 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Metairie
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Starkville, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  71.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher