El Dorado, KS vs Wellington, KS

Wellington is moderately more affordable than El Dorado, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. El Dorado scores 67 compared to 63 for Wellington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Dorado can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Dorado is $877/month compared to $786/month in Wellington — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellington is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $113,800.

Median household income in El Dorado is $54,828 compared to $49,526 in Wellington (+10.7%). While El Dorado is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of El Dorado spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Wellington.