Ellsworth, IA vs Holstein, IA

Holstein is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 70 compared to 67 for Holstein, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellsworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $931/month compared to $844/month in Holstein — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Holstein is more affordable at $113,200 median vs $125,000.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $73,021 compared to $61,625 in Holstein (+18.5%). While Ellsworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsworth spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 16.4% in Holstein.