Madelia, MN vs Morgan, MN

Madelia is moderately more affordable than Morgan, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Madelia scores 68 compared to 73 for Morgan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morgan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madelia is $795/month compared to $996/month in Morgan — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madelia has cheaper rent, Morgan actually has lower median home values ($105,900 vs $158,300).

Median household income in Madelia is $77,500 compared to $58,750 in Morgan (+31.9%). Madelia offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Madelia spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Morgan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (44.6°F vs 45.4°F). Madelia receives more rainfall at 29.3" per year compared to 28" in Morgan.