Howard Lake, MN vs Morris, MN

Morris is moderately more affordable than Howard Lake, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Howard Lake scores 84 compared to 74 for Morris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howard Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howard Lake is $930/month compared to $841/month in Morris — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Morris is more affordable at $185,200 median vs $239,100.

Median household income in Howard Lake is $99,464 compared to $63,807 in Morris (+55.9%). While Howard Lake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Howard Lake spend roughly 11.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Morris.

Climate-wise, Howard Lake is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.5°F in Morris. Howard Lake receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 24.1" in Morris.