Ellington, MO vs Monroe City, MO

Ellington is moderately more affordable than Monroe City, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Ellington scores 58 compared to 65 for Monroe City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monroe City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellington is $678/month compared to $662/month in Monroe City — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Monroe City has cheaper rent, Ellington actually has lower median home values ($70,000 vs $152,400).

Median household income in Ellington is $33,953 compared to $52,883 in Monroe City (-35.8%). While Monroe City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellington spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Monroe City.