Boston, Massachusetts vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 46.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,695 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Starkville
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Boston, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% lower