Caledonia, MS vs Morton, MS

Morton is moderately more affordable than Caledonia, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Caledonia scores 76 compared to 67 for Morton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Caledonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caledonia is $1,008/month compared to $932/month in Morton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Morton is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $175,000.

Median household income in Caledonia is $81,741 compared to $38,889 in Morton (+110.2%). While Caledonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caledonia spend roughly 14.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.8% in Morton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 65.4°F). Caledonia receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 57.3" in Morton.