Starkville, Mississippi vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 170.0% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $216,000 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Starkville, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.0% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  521.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  131.3% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  59.1% higher