Ellsworth, IL vs Woodhull, IL

Woodhull is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 70 compared to 61 for Woodhull, 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 $665/month in Woodhull — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Woodhull is more affordable at $118,500 median vs $123,500.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $73,438 compared to $66,250 in Woodhull (+10.8%). The higher salaries in Ellsworth partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsworth spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Woodhull.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.2°F). Ellsworth receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 38.3" in Woodhull.