Macon, MS vs Monticello, MS

Monticello is moderately more affordable than Macon, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Macon scores 58 compared to 53 for Monticello, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Macon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Macon is $620/month compared to $394/month in Monticello — a 57% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Monticello has cheaper rent, Macon actually has lower median home values ($98,200 vs $114,200).

Median household income in Macon is $29,167 compared to $28,920 in Monticello (+0.9%). Macon does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Macon spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Monticello.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (64°F vs 66.2°F). Monticello receives more rainfall at 60.6" per year compared to 60" in Macon.