New Albany, MS vs Vicksburg, MS

Vicksburg is moderately more affordable than New Albany, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. New Albany scores 73 compared to 67 for Vicksburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Albany can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in New Albany is $956/month compared to $857/month in Vicksburg — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vicksburg is more affordable at $117,000 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in New Albany is $46,276 compared to $42,484 in Vicksburg (+8.9%). While New Albany is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of New Albany spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in Vicksburg.

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