Ellsworth, WI vs Frederic, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Frederic is 18.9% cheaper than Ellsworth. With a cost index of 70 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Frederic to Ellsworth should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $926/month compared to $836/month in Frederic — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Frederic is more affordable at $144,900 median vs $229,400.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609 compared to $51,765 in Frederic (+40.3%). 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 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Frederic.