Brunsville, IA vs Ellsworth, IA

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Brunsville, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Brunsville scores 79 compared to 70 for Ellsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brunsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunsville is $1,194/month compared to $931/month in Ellsworth — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $125,000 median vs $136,300.

Median household income in Brunsville is $67,125 compared to $73,021 in Ellsworth (-8.1%). Ellsworth offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunsville spend roughly 21.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Ellsworth.