Auburn, Alabama vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 16.0% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $42,008 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Starkville
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Auburn, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower