Grenada, MS vs Starkville, MS

Grenada is moderately more affordable than Starkville, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Grenada scores 68 compared to 80 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 Grenada is $799/month compared to $875/month in Starkville — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Grenada is more affordable at $152,100 median vs $265,900.

Median household income in Grenada is $42,470 compared to $39,751 in Starkville (+6.8%). Grenada offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grenada spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Starkville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 63.6°F). Starkville receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 51.8" in Grenada.