Ellendale, DE vs Odessa, DE

Ellendale is moderately more affordable than Odessa, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Ellendale scores 91 compared to 106 for Odessa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Odessa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellendale is $1,272/month compared to $1,344/month in Odessa — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellendale is more affordable at $223,700 median vs $355,000.

Median household income in Ellendale is $66,875 compared to $86,875 in Odessa (-23%). While Odessa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellendale spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.6% in Odessa.