Cost of Living Calculator - Petal, Mississippi vs Starkville, Mississippi


The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 1.2% more expensive than Petal, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,617 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Petal, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is more expensive than Petal, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Starkville
than in Petal, Mississippi
Petal, MS vs Starkville, MS
Compared to Petal, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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