Ellis Grove, IL vs Worden, IL

Ellis Grove is moderately more affordable than Worden, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Ellis Grove scores 62 compared to 69 for Worden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Worden 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 $813/month in Worden — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellis Grove is more affordable at $79,500 median vs $136,200.

Median household income in Ellis Grove is $68,750 compared to $79,732 in Worden (-13.8%). While Worden 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, more than the 12.2% in Worden.