Ellinwood, KS vs Waterville, KS

Ellinwood is moderately more affordable than Waterville, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Ellinwood scores 60 compared to 67 for Waterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterville 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 $917/month in Waterville — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellinwood has cheaper rent, Waterville actually has lower median home values ($90,300 vs $94,800).

Median household income in Ellinwood is $55,332 compared to $70,625 in Waterville (-21.7%). While Waterville 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, less than the 15.6% in Waterville.