Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Starkville, Mississippi


The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 6.8% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,886 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
31% cheaper in Starkville
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Starkville, MS
Compared to Lafayette, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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