Fort Meade, Maryland vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 12.7% cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $122,258 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Fort Meade, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Starkville
than in Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, MD vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Fort Meade, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower