Ione, WA vs Morton, WA

Ione is moderately more affordable than Morton, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Ione scores 80 compared to 88 for Morton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ione is $750/month compared to $931/month in Morton — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ione is more affordable at $241,400 median vs $274,700.

Median household income in Ione is $49,750 compared to $48,684 in Morton (+2.2%). Ione offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ione spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Morton.

Climate-wise, Morton is notably warmer with an average of 50.5°F compared to 45.6°F in Ione. Morton receives more rainfall at 50.6" per year compared to 22.5" in Ione.