Starkville, Mississippi vs. Renton, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 76.3% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $198,384 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Renton
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Renton, WA
Compared to Starkville, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.0% lower
  Commute
  105.3% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher