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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Starkville, MS — COL adjusted from Birmingham, AL area + state data

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You'd spend $2.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $177.6K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 30.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,301
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$27.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Starkville, MS

Population:25K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$90K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:131
Median Home:$489K

Starkville, MS

The Magnolia State

25K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Mississippi, this city has a population of 25K residents.

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Music City USA
  • •Country music capital
  • •Healthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Starkville, MS vs Nashville, TN

🏠Housing
↑ 69.0%
Starkville, MS
$1,568
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$1,083
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📦Other
↑ 36.2%
Starkville, MS
$1,426
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$516
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🚗Transportation
↑ 17.9%
Starkville, MS
$1,089
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$195
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🏥Healthcare
↑ 24.0%
Starkville, MS
$489
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$118
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🛒Groceries
↑ 4.0%
Starkville, MS
$913
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$36.21
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⚡All Utilities
↑ 0.8%
Starkville, MS
$515
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$4.20
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$501
To$1,600
↑ $1,099
1 Bed
From$578
To$1,680
↑ $1,102
2 Bed
From$693
To$1,840
↑ $1,147
3 Bed
From$924
To$2,350
↑ $1,426
Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$2,230/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,000
Monthly in Starkville, MS
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,952
Difference

Home Values

Starkville
Nashville
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Median Value
$489K
-
YoY Change
↓ -2.1%
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5-Year Change
↑ +32.1%
-
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M
Calculate payment - Nashville

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $7.3K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$613
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
4.9%
Rate difference

Starkville, MS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Mississippi State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,803/month
$105.6K

Nashville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Starkville, MS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.1%
Property Tax:0.6%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Starkville
Nashville
57 Moderate
Air Quality
50 Good
26%
Good Air Days
51.6%
98 High
Climate Risk
97 High
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Top Hazards
🌊🫨🌪
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days
▲+2.5°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.8°F
41 days
Heat Days >95°F
42 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Mississippi and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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