Ellsworth, MN vs Preston, MN

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Preston, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 58 compared to 66 for Preston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Preston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $631/month compared to $649/month in Preston — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $85,700 median vs $169,600.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $58,438 compared to $60,438 in Preston (-3.3%). Preston 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 13% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Preston.