Hattiesburg Metro Area, MS Rankings

The Rankings of Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area are quite impressive. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living in Hattiesburg is 8% lower than the national average, and the city ranks 11th in Mississippi for safety. Additionally, Hattiesburg has a strong job market ranking at 25 out of 100 while economic growth ranks 14 out of 100. Though not among the highest rankings in any single category, overall Hattiesburg’s rankings place it as one of the most desirable places to live in Mississippi.

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