Ellsworth, WI vs Windsor, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ellsworth is 21.7% cheaper than Windsor. With a cost index of 83 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ellsworth to Windsor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $926/month compared to $1,322/month in Windsor — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $229,400 median vs $399,900.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609 compared to $115,111 in Windsor (-36.9%). While Windsor 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 13.8% in Windsor.