Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 7.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $138,281 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Mississippi State
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Raleigh, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower