Ellsworth, KS vs Ness City, KS

Ness City is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 64 compared to 60 for Ness City, 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 $679/month in Ness City — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ness City is more affordable at $100,300 median vs $143,600.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357 compared to $65,982 in Ness City (-0.9%). Ness City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsworth spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Ness City.