Corning, IA vs Ellsworth, IA

Corning is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Corning scores 62 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 Corning is $750/month compared to $931/month in Ellsworth — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Corning is more affordable at $84,700 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Corning is $60,446 compared to $73,021 in Ellsworth (-17.2%). 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 Corning spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Ellsworth.