Cost of Living in Starkville
Starkville's cost of living runs genuinely affordable on rent, with modestly above-median home values and Mississippi's real, statewide tax structure.
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Learn moreGenuinely affordable rent
Starkville's average rent ran approximately $720/month as of September 2025 -- meaningfully below national rent averages.
Modestly above-median home values
Starkville's average home value ran approximately $271,769 per Zillow (up 2.6% YoY) -- modestly above the national median (~$244,900), a real college-town price level.
Mississippi's real, favorable statewide tax structure
Mississippi's 2026 flat income tax rate runs 4% above a $10,000 single/$20,000 MFJ exemption threshold, with Social Security and qualified retirement income fully exempt statewide.
Key takeaways
- Starkville's rent runs genuinely affordable relative to national averages.
- Starkville's home values run modestly above the national median.
- Mississippi's 4% flat income tax and full retirement-income exemption apply statewide.
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