Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 9.4% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $45,304 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Starkville
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Portsmouth, 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower