Ellsworth, WI vs McFarland, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ellsworth is 22.2% cheaper than McFarland. With a cost index of 83 vs 107, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ellsworth to McFarland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $926/month compared to $1,447/month in McFarland — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $229,400 median vs $363,400.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609 compared to $93,810 in McFarland (-22.6%). While McFarland 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 18.5% in McFarland.