Cassville, MO vs Ellington, MO

Ellington is moderately more affordable than Cassville, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Cassville scores 64 compared to 58 for Ellington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cassville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cassville is $640/month compared to $678/month in Ellington — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cassville has cheaper rent, Ellington actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $152,600).

Median household income in Cassville is $52,102 compared to $33,953 in Ellington (+53.5%). While Cassville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cassville spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Ellington.