Vicksburg, MS Cost of Living


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Vicksburg cost of living score
76
Less expensive
24.0% lower
than the US average
3.4% lower
than the Mississippi average
Vicksburg, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 76, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.4% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Vicksburg, MS

Housing costs in Vicksburg?
A typical home costs $151,500, which is 55.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.4% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Vicksburg costs $600 per month, which is 58.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 48.3% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Vicksburg?
To live comfortably in Vicksburg, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $18,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Vicksburg?
The cost of living in Vicksburg, MS is relatively low compared to many other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the overall cost of living index in Vicksburg is 76.84, which is lower than the U.S. average of 100. Housing costs are particularly low, with an index rating of just 52.48, putting it well below the national average of 100 for housing costs. This makes it a great place for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing on quality amenities and services. Groceries and entertainment are also relatively inexpensive in Vicksburg, making it a great place for people who want to stretch their dollar further while still enjoying all that the city has to offer.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesVicksburgMississippiUnited States
  76.078.7100.0
  98.994.9100
  103.2101.9100.0
  46.748.6100.0
  $151,500$155,300$338,100
  98.3%97.1%100.0%
  64.083.4100.0
  78.763.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I was born and raised in Vicksburg. I left for a town 25 miles south in 2015. Vicksburg was a great city when I was coming up. However, in the past 15 to so years, it  More

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Over 14 years ago

Nice People..Rich Culture....Just a great place to  More

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My son was attacked by two teenage thugs when he stopped in Vicksburg to do some laundry, find something to eat and recharge batteries for his electronics. Jake, my  More

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