Ellis Grove, IL vs Nelson, IL

Nelson is moderately more affordable than Ellis Grove, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Ellis Grove scores 62 compared to 58 for Nelson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellis Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellis Grove is $725/month compared to $600/month in Nelson — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nelson is more affordable at $71,300 median vs $79,500.

Median household income in Ellis Grove is $68,750 compared to $45,938 in Nelson (+49.7%). While Ellis Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellis Grove spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.7% in Nelson.

Climate-wise, Ellis Grove is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 49.4°F in Nelson. Ellis Grove receives more rainfall at 43.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Nelson.