Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Illinois vs Starkville, Mississippi


The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 14.5% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,894 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Starkville
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs Starkville, MS
Compared to Sterling, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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