Ellsinore, MO vs Hanley Hills, MO

Ellsinore is moderately more affordable than Hanley Hills, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Ellsinore scores 65 compared to 74 for Hanley Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hanley Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsinore is $682/month compared to $1,174/month in Hanley Hills — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellsinore has cheaper rent, Hanley Hills actually has lower median home values ($66,600 vs $153,600).

Median household income in Ellsinore is $48,693 compared to $50,388 in Hanley Hills (-3.4%). Hanley Hills does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsinore spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in Hanley Hills.