Ellendale, MN vs Northrop, MN

Northrop is moderately more affordable than Ellendale, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Ellendale scores 71 compared to 64 for Northrop, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellendale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellendale is $820/month compared to $667/month in Northrop — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northrop is more affordable at $118,800 median vs $150,000.

Median household income in Ellendale is $80,417 compared to $63,750 in Northrop (+26.1%). While Ellendale 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 12.2% of their income on rent, less than the 12.6% in Northrop.