Starkville, Mississippi vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 114.9% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $236,366 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Starkville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  137.5% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher