Ellsworth, KS vs Sedan, KS

Sedan is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 64 compared to 59 for Sedan, 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 $803/month in Sedan — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ellsworth has cheaper rent, Sedan actually has lower median home values ($42,200 vs $143,600).

Median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357 compared to $48,854 in Sedan (+33.8%). 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 19.7% in Sedan.