Starkville, Mississippi vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 13.8% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $85,335 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Dover
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Starkville, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher