salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,040 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Mississippi. It is number 46 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vicksburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vicksburg
| Size | Vicksburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $640 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $922 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $999 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,100 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vicksburg
Life in Vicksburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vicksburg?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $452 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $125,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vicksburg, MS?
Renting in Vicksburg costs a median of about $1,326 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Vicksburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,040 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vicksburg cheap or expensive?
Vicksburg is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.2% of the typical household income of $49,375. It ranks 46th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vicksburg?
The median homeowner in Vicksburg pays $1,317 a year in property taxes, about 1.05% of the median home value.
Is Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg?
The median home value in Vicksburg is $125,900, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
20,589 people live in Vicksburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.