Hattiesburg, MS vs Vicksburg, MS

Vicksburg is moderately more affordable than Hattiesburg, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Hattiesburg scores 74 compared to 67 for Vicksburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hattiesburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hattiesburg is $995/month compared to $857/month in Vicksburg — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vicksburg is more affordable at $117,000 median vs $153,600.

Median household income in Hattiesburg is $44,140 compared to $42,484 in Vicksburg (+3.9%). Hattiesburg does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Hattiesburg spend roughly 27.1% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in Vicksburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 66.1°F). Hattiesburg receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 53.4" in Vicksburg.