Starkville, Mississippi vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 3.8% cheaper than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $48,110 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Waco
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Starkville, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher