salaryRent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (66%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,640 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Mississippi. It is number 21 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Starkville?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Starkville
| Size | Starkville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $963 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $873 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $969 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,377 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $977 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Starkville overall?
Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Starkville, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Starkville
Life in Starkville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Starkville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,065 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $299,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Starkville, MS?
Renting in Starkville costs a median of about $1,016 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Starkville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,640 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Starkville cheap or expensive?
Starkville is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $45,432. It ranks 21st cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Starkville?
The median homeowner in Starkville pays $2,621 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Starkville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Starkville?
The median home value in Starkville is $299,900, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.
25,721 people live in Starkville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.