Starkville, Mississippi vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 20.1% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $83,701 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Madison
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Starkville, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher