Ellsworth, IL vs Stonington, IL

Ellsworth, IL and Stonington, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.8% difference in their overall index. Ellsworth scores 70 while Stonington scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $917/month compared to $869/month in Stonington — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stonington is more affordable at $101,000 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $73,438 compared to $58,438 in Stonington (+25.7%). 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 17.8% in Stonington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 53.1°F). Ellsworth receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 36.4" in Stonington.