Arriba, CO vs Starkville, CO

Arriba is moderately more affordable than Starkville, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Arriba scores 63 compared to 72 for Starkville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Starkville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arriba is $575/month compared to $972/month in Starkville — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Arriba has cheaper rent, Starkville actually has lower median home values ($87,000 vs $117,000).

Median household income in Arriba is $43,000 compared to $52,500 in Starkville (-18.1%). While Starkville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arriba spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Starkville.