Starkville, Mississippi vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 95.6% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $236,649 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in San Diego
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Starkville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher