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Hattiesburg, MS vs Pine Bluff, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in Pine Bluff or is it cheaper to live in Hattiesburg?
- Pine Bluff is 12.3% less expensive than Hattiesburg.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pine Bluff or Hattiesburg?
- Pine Bluff housing costs are 51.5% less expensive than Hattiesburg housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hattiesburg or is Health Care more affordable in Pine Bluff.
- Health related expenses are 9.9% less in Pine Bluff.
 Hattiesburg, MSPine Bluff, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock67.9100
 Food & Groceries94.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock93.2100
 Housing52.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$80,200$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock74.5100
 Miscellaneous77.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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Reviews for Pine Bluff    14 Reviews

I do not live in this area but it is like every town in america it has its problems. The good thing is its not far from little rock and i am sure people that complain is  More

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Over 5 years ago

Did a project over this town and it seems pretty lame. It's ok I guess.  More

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Over 12 years ago

The location where I reside is pretty quiet. As far as security goes, a police officer lives across from me, and another across the street. I'm not originally from  More

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