Courtland, MS vs Newton, MS

Newton is moderately more affordable than Courtland, with a 10.7% lower cost of living index. Courtland scores 66 compared to 60 for Newton, 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 $709/month in Newton — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $82,700 median vs $97,800.

Median household income in Courtland is $47,167 compared to $34,286 in Newton (+37.6%). 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 24.8% in Newton.

Climate-wise, Newton is notably warmer with an average of 63.2°F compared to 59.6°F in Courtland. Newton receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 55.5" in Courtland.