Starkville, Mississippi vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 9.8% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $76,829 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Barstow
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Starkville, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher