Morris, IL vs Robbins, IL

Robbins is moderately more affordable than Morris, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Morris scores 91 compared to 81 for Robbins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morris can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Morris is $1,141/month compared to $1,188/month in Robbins — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Morris has cheaper rent, Robbins actually has lower median home values ($114,200 vs $244,400).

Median household income in Morris is $72,357 compared to $37,594 in Robbins (+92.5%). While Morris is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Morris spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 37.9% in Robbins. The Morris ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 52.1°F). Robbins receives more rainfall at 34.4" per year compared to 33.8" in Morris.