Starkville, Mississippi vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 87.1% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $117,856 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Boston
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Starkville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  89.4% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.5% higher