Lumberton, MS vs Morton, MS

Lumberton is moderately more affordable than Morton, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Lumberton scores 63 compared to 67 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 Lumberton is $832/month compared to $932/month in Morton — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lumberton is more affordable at $78,000 median vs $90,000.

Median household income in Lumberton is $40,050 compared to $38,889 in Morton (+3%). Lumberton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lumberton spend roughly 24.9% of their income on rent, less than the 28.8% in Morton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 65.4°F). Lumberton receives more rainfall at 58.9" per year compared to 57.3" in Morton.