Morton, MS Cost of Living


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United States / Mississippi / No Metro Area / Scott County / Morton / Zip Codes

Morton cost of living score
71.5
Less expensive
28.5% lower
than the US average
9.1% lower
than the Mississippi average
Morton, Mississippi gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.5% lower than the U.S. average and 9.1% higher than the average for Mississippi.

Morton, MS

Housing costs in Morton?
A typical home costs $73,800, which is 78.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.5% less expensive than the average Mississippi home, at $155,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Morton costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.0% cheaper than the state average of $890.

Can I afford Morton?
To live comfortably in Morton, Mississippi, a minimum annual income of $14,040 for a family, and $28,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Morton?
The cost of living in Morton, MS is relatively affordable compared to other areas. According to the latest data from BestPlaces, the overall cost of living in Morton is estimated to be about 5% lower than the national average. The housing market in Morton is also quite reasonable, with a median home value that is significantly lower than the U.S. median home value. Groceries are slightly more expensive than the national average, but still quite economical and affordable for most families. Other key elements in determining cost of living such as utilities, transportation, health care, and goods & services remain well below the national average. All in all, Morton offers a great quality of life at an unbeatable price point for those seeking an affordable and comfortable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMortonMississippiUnited States
  71.578.7100.0
  9894.9100
  102.9101.9100.0
  31.248.6100.0
  $73,800$155,300$338,100
  95.0%97.1%100.0%
  79.983.4100.0
  52.763.1100.0

   100=National Average

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