Lexington, Kentucky vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 9.4% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $81,547 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Starkville
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Lexington, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower