Houma, Louisiana vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 6.5% cheaper than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,125 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Houma, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Starkville
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Houma, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower