Harrison, IL vs Mount Morris, IL

Mount Morris is moderately more affordable than Harrison, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Harrison scores 65 compared to 58 for Mount Morris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Harrison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Harrison is $695/month compared to $487/month in Mount Morris — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mount Morris is more affordable at $117,600 median vs $128,600.

Median household income in Harrison is $75,417 compared to $38,162 in Mount Morris (+97.6%). While Harrison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Harrison spend roughly 11.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Mount Morris.

Climate-wise, Harrison is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Mount Morris. Harrison receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 37.2" in Mount Morris.