Ellsworth, KS vs Spearville, KS

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Spearville, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 64 compared to 70 for Spearville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Spearville 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 $775/month in Spearville — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $143,600 median vs $185,400.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357 compared to $71,230 in Spearville (-8.2%). The higher salaries in Spearville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsworth spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.1% in Spearville.