salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,560 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Mississippi. It is number 7 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Natchez?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Natchez
| Size | Natchez | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $761 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $783 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $899 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Natchez overall?
Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Natchez, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Natchez
Life in Natchez
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Natchez?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $39 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $119,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Natchez, MS?
Renting in Natchez costs a median of about $789 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Natchez?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,560 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Natchez cheap or expensive?
Natchez is rated OK: rent takes 23.9% of the typical household income of $39,619. It ranks 7th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Natchez?
The median homeowner in Natchez pays $1,256 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.
Is Natchez more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Natchez?
The median home value in Natchez is $119,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
14,192 people live in Natchez. Numbers are typical (middle) values.