Morrison, IL vs Okawville, IL

Okawville is moderately more affordable than Morrison, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Morrison scores 77 compared to 69 for Okawville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morrison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Morrison is $1,104/month compared to $736/month in Okawville — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Okawville has cheaper rent, Morrison actually has lower median home values ($117,300 vs $161,400).

Median household income in Morrison is $67,580 compared to $84,881 in Okawville (-20.4%). Okawville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Morrison spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Okawville.

Climate-wise, Okawville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.9°F in Morrison. Okawville receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 36.2" in Morrison.