Louisville, MS vs Natchez, MS

Louisville is moderately more affordable than Natchez, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Louisville scores 59 compared to 63 for Natchez, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Natchez can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Louisville is $539/month compared to $745/month in Natchez — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Louisville has cheaper rent, Natchez actually has lower median home values ($114,100 vs $135,800).

Median household income in Louisville is $37,679 compared to $35,613 in Natchez (+5.8%). Louisville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Louisville spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Natchez.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.9°F vs 66°F). Natchez receives more rainfall at 57.1" per year compared to 54.8" in Louisville.