Morris, IL Cost of Living


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Morris cost of living score
94.8
Less expensive
5.2% lower
than the US average
1.2% higher
than the Illinois average
Morris, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.2% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% lower than the average for Illinois.

Morris, IL

Housing costs in Morris?
A typical home costs $254,900, which is 24.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.5% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Morris costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.3% more than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Morris?
To live comfortably in Morris, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $48,960 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Morris?
The cost of living in Morris, IL is relatively low when compared to other parts of the country. Housing costs are very affordable, with the median home value being around $120,000 and average rent at around $750 per month. Utilities such as electricity and water are also relatively low costing. Additionally, food costs in Morris are cheaper than much of the nation, with groceries costing roughly 8% less than average and restaurant meals costing an average of 5% less. Overall, Morris provides a great quality of life for those looking for a more affordable way of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMorrisIllinoisUnited States
  94.893.7100.0
  98.794100
  93.396.9100.0
  73.480.2100.0
  $254,900$241,700$338,100
  98.8%97.7%100.0%
  112.6106.2100.0
  126.8107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

I live in Morris, Il and the crime in our neighborhood has more than doubled in the last year. My husbands car has been broken into 4 times including the last incident  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great Place to live and raise  More

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