Corydon, IA vs Ellsworth, IA

Corydon is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Corydon scores 61 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 Corydon is $738/month compared to $931/month in Ellsworth — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Corydon is more affordable at $88,800 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Corydon is $48,988 compared to $73,021 in Ellsworth (-32.9%). 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 Corydon spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Ellsworth.