Waco, Texas vs. Starkville, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Starkville, Mississippi is 3.9% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,572 in Starkville, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Starkville, Mississippi is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Starkville
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Starkville, MS
Compared to Waco, Starkville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher