Seattle, Washington vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 43.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,754 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Mississippi State
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Seattle, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% higher
  Commute
  50.0% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower