East Galesburg, IL vs Ellsworth, IL

East Galesburg is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. East Galesburg scores 66 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 East Galesburg is $791/month compared to $917/month in Ellsworth — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: East Galesburg is more affordable at $106,000 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in East Galesburg is $65,750 compared to $73,438 in Ellsworth (-10.5%). 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 East Galesburg spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Ellsworth.