Starkville, Mississippi vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 80.7% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $135,549 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Starkville, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  83.3% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher