Van Buren, Arkansas vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 8.6% more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $54,305 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is more expensive than Van Buren, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Starkville
than in Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Van Buren, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower