Ellsworth, MN vs Renville, MN

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Renville, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 58 compared to 63 for Renville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Renville 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 $671/month in Renville — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $85,700 median vs $109,700.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $58,438 compared to $73,750 in Renville (-20.8%). While Renville 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 13% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Renville.