Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs Starkville, Mississippi


The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 2.6% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,694 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% cheaper in Starkville
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs Starkville, MS
Compared to Dekalb, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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