Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 6.3% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $30,926 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
16% cheaper in Starkville
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower