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Natchez, MS is a great place to live with its low cost of living. The average two bedroom rent in Natchez is only $730 a month compared to the US average of $1,430. This can be attributed to the an index score for groceries being 96 as opposed to the national average of 100. This low cost of living also helps local businesses flourish in Natchez. Some notable companies include Natchez Trace Brewing Company, Longwood Plantation, and Grand Village of the Natchez Indians Museum & Gift Shop. With so many local businesses and a low cost of living, it is no wonder that people are flocking to Natchez as their next home!

Natchez has an unemployment rate of 9.7%. The US average is 6.0%.

Natchez has seen the job market increase by 0.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Natchez
- The Sales Tax Rate for Natchez is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Natchez is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Natchez
- The average income of a Natchez resident is $20,410 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Natchez resident is $29,162 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyNatchez, MississippiUnited States
  9.76
  -9.0%-6.2%
  19.6%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $20,452$37,638
  $29,162$69,021
  $38,810$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.0%1.2%
  1.9%0.5%
  5.7%6.8%
  3.5%10.0%
  0.9%2.5%
  11.7%11.0%
  2.4%4.8%
  1.5%0.8%
  0.3%1.9%
  3.2%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  2.4%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.7%4.2%
  13.1%9.3%
  19.0%14.0%
  2.8%2.1%
  9.3%7.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  9.0%4.7%
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Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 14 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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