Decatur, Alabama vs. Vicksburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vicksburg, Mississippi is 6.8% cheaper than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,580 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vicksburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Vicksburg
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Vicksburg, MS
Compared to Decatur, Vicksburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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