Ellsworth, KS vs La Crosse, KS

La Crosse is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 64 compared to 61 for La Crosse, 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 $693/month compared to $744/month in La Crosse — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellsworth has cheaper rent, La Crosse actually has lower median home values ($82,800 vs $143,600).

Median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357 compared to $50,872 in La Crosse (+28.5%). 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 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in La Crosse.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.8°F vs 54.8°F). Ellsworth receives more rainfall at 29.7" per year compared to 24.8" in La Crosse.