Gardner, IL vs Morrison, IL

Morrison is moderately more affordable than Gardner, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Gardner scores 82 compared to 77 for Morrison, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gardner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gardner is $1,024/month compared to $1,104/month in Morrison — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gardner has cheaper rent, Morrison actually has lower median home values ($117,300 vs $183,300).

Median household income in Gardner is $82,125 compared to $67,580 in Morrison (+21.5%). While Gardner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gardner spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 19.6% in Morrison.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 49.9°F). Morrison receives more rainfall at 36.2" per year compared to 33.8" in Gardner.