Batesville, MS vs Vicksburg, MS

Vicksburg is moderately more affordable than Batesville, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Batesville scores 75 compared to 67 for Vicksburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Batesville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Batesville is $902/month compared to $857/month in Vicksburg — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vicksburg is more affordable at $117,000 median vs $190,800.

Median household income in Batesville is $46,492 compared to $42,484 in Vicksburg (+9.4%). The higher salaries in Batesville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Batesville spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Vicksburg.

Climate-wise, Vicksburg is notably warmer with an average of 66.1°F compared to 59.6°F in Batesville. Batesville receives more rainfall at 55.5" per year compared to 53.4" in Vicksburg.