Mount Morris, IL vs South Pekin, IL

Mount Morris is moderately more affordable than South Pekin, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Mount Morris scores 58 compared to 62 for South Pekin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Pekin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mount Morris is $487/month compared to $741/month in South Pekin — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mount Morris has cheaper rent, South Pekin actually has lower median home values ($106,000 vs $117,600).

Median household income in Mount Morris is $38,162 compared to $64,750 in South Pekin (-41.1%). While South Pekin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mount Morris spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in South Pekin.

Climate-wise, South Pekin is notably warmer with an average of 52.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Mount Morris. South Pekin receives more rainfall at 37.6" per year compared to 37.2" in Mount Morris.