Courtland, MS vs Macon, MS

Macon is moderately more affordable than Courtland, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Courtland scores 66 compared to 58 for Macon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Courtland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Courtland is $880/month compared to $620/month in Macon — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Macon has cheaper rent, Courtland actually has lower median home values ($97,800 vs $98,200).

Median household income in Courtland is $47,167 compared to $29,167 in Macon (+61.7%). While Courtland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Courtland spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Macon.

Climate-wise, Macon is notably warmer with an average of 64°F compared to 59.6°F in Courtland. Macon receives more rainfall at 60" per year compared to 55.5" in Courtland.