Ellinwood, KS vs Mount Hope, KS

Ellinwood is moderately more affordable than Mount Hope, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Ellinwood scores 60 compared to 70 for Mount Hope, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mount Hope can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellinwood is $702/month compared to $900/month in Mount Hope — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellinwood is more affordable at $94,800 median vs $136,900.

Median household income in Ellinwood is $55,332 compared to $76,667 in Mount Hope (-27.8%). While Mount Hope is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellinwood spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.1% in Mount Hope.