Ellsworth, WI vs Hartland, WI

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Hartland, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 83 compared to 96 for Hartland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hartland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $926/month compared to $1,104/month in Hartland — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $229,400 median vs $358,000.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609 compared to $87,297 in Hartland (-16.8%). While Hartland 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, more than the 15.2% in Hartland.