Morton, MN vs Spring Grove, MN

Morton is moderately more affordable than Spring Grove, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Morton scores 66 compared to 76 for Spring Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spring Grove 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 $1,074/month in Spring Grove — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Morton is more affordable at $76,600 median vs $148,200.

Median household income in Morton is $63,571 compared to $60,221 in Spring Grove (+5.6%). Morton 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, less than the 21.4% in Spring Grove.

Climate-wise, Spring Grove is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 45.4°F in Morton. Spring Grove receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 28" in Morton.