Ada, MN vs Ellendale, MN

Ada is moderately more affordable than Ellendale, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Ada scores 66 compared to 71 for Ellendale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ada is $697/month compared to $820/month in Ellendale — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ada is more affordable at $140,500 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Ada is $67,857 compared to $80,417 in Ellendale (-15.6%). While Ellendale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ada spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Ellendale.