Philadelphia, MS vs Vicksburg, MS

Philadelphia is moderately more affordable than Vicksburg, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Philadelphia scores 62 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 Philadelphia is $760/month compared to $857/month in Vicksburg — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Philadelphia is more affordable at $95,600 median vs $117,000.

Median household income in Philadelphia is $36,781 compared to $42,484 in Vicksburg (-13.4%). 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 Philadelphia spend roughly 24.8% of their income on rent, more than the 24.2% in Vicksburg.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.2°F vs 66.1°F). Philadelphia receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 53.4" in Vicksburg.