Kansas, IL vs Mount Morris, IL

Mount Morris is moderately more affordable than Kansas, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Kansas scores 61 compared to 58 for Mount Morris, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kansas can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kansas is $723/month compared to $487/month in Mount Morris — a 49% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Morris has cheaper rent, Kansas actually has lower median home values ($66,300 vs $117,600).

Median household income in Kansas is $65,515 compared to $38,162 in Mount Morris (+71.7%). While Kansas is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kansas spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Mount Morris.

Climate-wise, Kansas is notably warmer with an average of 53.4°F compared to 49.4°F in Mount Morris. Mount Morris receives more rainfall at 37.2" per year compared to 36" in Kansas.