Ellsworth, WI vs Sparta, WI

Sparta is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Ellsworth scores 83 compared to 73 for Sparta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellsworth 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 $902/month in Sparta — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sparta is more affordable at $168,800 median vs $229,400.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609 compared to $60,517 in Sparta (+20%). 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 17.9% in Sparta.