Ellsworth, KS vs Rossville, KS

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Rossville, with a 8.9% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 64 compared to 70 for Rossville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rossville 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 $970/month in Rossville — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellsworth has cheaper rent, Rossville actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $143,600).

Median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357 compared to $58,287 in Rossville (+12.1%). Ellsworth 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, less than the 20% in Rossville.