Ellsworth, KS vs Pomona, KS

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Pomona, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 64 compared to 68 for Pomona, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pomona 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 $875/month in Pomona — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellsworth has cheaper rent, Pomona actually has lower median home values ($126,000 vs $143,600).

Median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357 compared to $66,071 in Pomona (-1.1%). Pomona does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsworth spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.9% in Pomona.