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Cost of Living in Ellsworth, KS

Population: 3,098 | Kansas

64
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Ellsworth is 36% less expensive than the national average.

53
Housing
47
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Ellsworth, KS: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 64, Ellsworth, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Kansas state average of 72. Ellsworth is a small community of 3,098 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ellsworth's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $693 (47% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $143,600 (53% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357, which is 13% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 13% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Ellsworth. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.8°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 29.7 inches spread over roughly 89 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$65,357
vs US Median ($75,149)
-13%

Housing

Median Rent
$693/mo
Median Home Value
$143,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$866/mo

Climate in Ellsworth

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55.8°F
Avg Temperature
29.7"
Rainfall / Year
89d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 41 46 57 67 77 88 93 90 82 69 55 43
Avg °F 31 35 45 55 65 76 81 79 70 57 44 33
Low °F 20 24 33 42 53 64 69 67 58 45 32 23
Rain" 0.7 0.9 1.8 2.7 5.0 3.8 3.9 3.7 2.7 2.2 1.2 1.1

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