Darien, WI vs Ellsworth, WI

Darien is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Darien scores 73 compared to 83 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 Darien is $831/month compared to $926/month in Ellsworth — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Darien is more affordable at $197,200 median vs $229,400.

Median household income in Darien is $65,893 compared to $72,609 in Ellsworth (-9.2%). The higher salaries in Ellsworth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Darien spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Ellsworth.