Birmingham, Alabama vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 8.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $108,322 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Starkville
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Birmingham, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower