San Diego, California vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 48.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $38,342 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Starkville
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to San Diego, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower