Brookport, IL vs Ellsworth, IL

Brookport is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Brookport scores 60 compared to 70 for Ellsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellsworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brookport is $838/month compared to $917/month in Ellsworth — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brookport is more affordable at $60,300 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Brookport is $40,781 compared to $73,438 in Ellsworth (-44.5%). While Ellsworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brookport spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Ellsworth.