What is a pro or con of living in Mississippi State, Mississippicompared to Lexington, Kentucky?

Housing is 62% more expensive in Mississippi State.

What salary do I need to live in Mississippi State, Mississippi copmared to Lexington, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, Kentucky should increase to $52,155 in Mississippi State, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEXINGTON vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, Kentucky vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 4.3% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $52,155 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
62% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, KY vs. Mississippi State, MS

Compared to Lexington, Mississippi State is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

21.4% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% lower

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Lexington, Kentucky vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, KY vs. Mississippi State, MS

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