Morris, MN vs Ortonville, MN

Ortonville is moderately more affordable than Morris, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Morris scores 74 compared to 65 for Ortonville, 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 $841/month compared to $733/month in Ortonville — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ortonville is more affordable at $117,500 median vs $185,200.

Median household income in Morris is $63,807 compared to $53,021 in Ortonville (+20.3%). 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 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Ortonville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.5°F vs 44°F). Morris receives more rainfall at 24.1" per year compared to 22.9" in Ortonville.