Morrison, IL vs Troy, IL

Morrison is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Morrison scores 77 compared to 85 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troy 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 $1,060/month in Troy — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Troy has cheaper rent, Morrison actually has lower median home values ($117,300 vs $240,800).

Median household income in Morrison is $67,580 compared to $97,825 in Troy (-30.9%). While Troy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Morrison spend roughly 19.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Troy.

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