Dallas City, IL vs Mount Morris, IL

Mount Morris is moderately more affordable than Dallas City, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Dallas City scores 66 compared to 58 for Mount Morris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dallas City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dallas City is $838/month compared to $487/month in Mount Morris — a 72% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Morris has cheaper rent, Dallas City actually has lower median home values ($80,800 vs $117,600).

Median household income in Dallas City is $60,662 compared to $38,162 in Mount Morris (+59%). While Dallas City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dallas City spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Mount Morris.