Greenville, MS vs Vicksburg, MS

Greenville, MS and Vicksburg, MS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.5% difference in their overall index. Greenville scores 65 while Vicksburg scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $824/month compared to $857/month in Vicksburg — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $100,800 median vs $117,000.

Median household income in Greenville is $36,297 compared to $42,484 in Vicksburg (-14.6%). While Vicksburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 27.2% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in Vicksburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 66.1°F). Vicksburg receives more rainfall at 53.4" per year compared to 49" in Greenville.