Morton, MS vs West Point, MS

West Point is moderately more affordable than Morton, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Morton scores 67 compared to 62 for West Point, 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 Morton is $932/month compared to $678/month in West Point — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while West Point has cheaper rent, Morton actually has lower median home values ($90,000 vs $119,300).

Median household income in Morton is $38,889 compared to $35,055 in West Point (+10.9%). While Morton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Morton spend roughly 28.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in West Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.4°F vs 63.6°F). West Point receives more rainfall at 57.7" per year compared to 57.3" in Morton.