Athens, Alabama vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 4.9% cheaper than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,102 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Starkville
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Athens, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% lower
      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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower