Booneville, MS vs Vicksburg, MS

Booneville is moderately more affordable than Vicksburg, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Booneville scores 60 compared to 67 for Vicksburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Vicksburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Booneville is $615/month compared to $857/month in Vicksburg — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Booneville has cheaper rent, Vicksburg actually has lower median home values ($117,000 vs $123,500).

Median household income in Booneville is $50,112 compared to $42,484 in Vicksburg (+18%). Booneville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Booneville spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Vicksburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 66.1°F). Booneville receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 53.4" in Vicksburg.