Starkville, Mississippi vs. Murphy, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, Texas is 44.5% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $108,384 in Murphy, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, Texas is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Murphy
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Murphy, TX
Compared to Starkville, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower