Starkville, Mississippi vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 104.6% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,483 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Seattle
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Starkville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.6% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher