Morris, MN vs Waterville, MN

Morris is moderately more affordable than Waterville, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Morris scores 74 compared to 80 for Waterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterville 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 $835/month in Waterville — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Waterville has cheaper rent, Morris actually has lower median home values ($185,200 vs $216,700).

Median household income in Morris is $63,807 compared to $67,721 in Waterville (-5.8%). The higher salaries in Waterville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Morris spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.8% in Waterville.

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