Cost of Living Calculator - Starkville, Mississippi vs Monterey, California


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 113.3% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $426,611 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
348% more expensive in Monterey
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Starkville, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.3% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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