Morton, MN vs Red Lake Falls, MN

Red Lake Falls is moderately more affordable than Morton, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Morton scores 66 compared to 58 for Red Lake Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Morton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Morton is $850/month compared to $568/month in Red Lake Falls — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Red Lake Falls has cheaper rent, Morton actually has lower median home values ($76,600 vs $132,300).

Median household income in Morton is $63,571 compared to $63,929 in Red Lake Falls (-0.6%). Red Lake Falls offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Morton spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Red Lake Falls.

Climate-wise, Morton is notably warmer with an average of 45.4°F compared to 37.7°F in Red Lake Falls. Morton receives more rainfall at 28" per year compared to 24.3" in Red Lake Falls.