Decatur, Alabama vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 2.0% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $76,493 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Starkville
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Decatur, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower