Alexandria, MN vs Morris, MN

Morris is moderately more affordable than Alexandria, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Alexandria scores 81 compared to 74 for Morris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alexandria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alexandria is $907/month compared to $841/month in Morris — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Morris is more affordable at $185,200 median vs $247,200.

Median household income in Alexandria is $61,558 compared to $63,807 in Morris (-3.5%). Morris offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alexandria spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Morris.