Chanute, KS vs Ellsworth, KS

Chanute is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Chanute scores 57 compared to 64 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 Chanute is $653/month compared to $693/month in Ellsworth — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chanute is more affordable at $77,900 median vs $143,600.

Median household income in Chanute is $47,885 compared to $65,357 in Ellsworth (-26.7%). 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 Chanute spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Ellsworth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58°F vs 55.8°F). Chanute receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 29.7" in Ellsworth.