Morton, IL vs Wilmington, IL

Morton, IL and Wilmington, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.3% difference in their overall index. Morton scores 81 while Wilmington scores 81 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Morton is $1,001/month compared to $897/month in Wilmington — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilmington is more affordable at $216,400 median vs $238,900.

Median household income in Morton is $87,760 compared to $63,514 in Wilmington (+38.2%). While Morton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Morton spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Wilmington.

Climate-wise, Morton is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Wilmington. Morton receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 33.8" in Wilmington.