Ellsworth, IL vs Murrayville, IL

Murrayville is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 70 compared to 66 for Murrayville, 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 $917/month compared to $788/month in Murrayville — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Murrayville is more affordable at $106,000 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $73,438 compared to $49,615 in Murrayville (+48%). 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% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Murrayville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 54°F). Ellsworth receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38" in Murrayville.