Cost of Living in Ellsworth, WI

With a cost of living index of 83, Ellsworth, WI is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Wisconsin state average of 79. Ellsworth is a small community of 3,323 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ellsworth's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $926 (30% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $229,400 (25% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.2x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609, which is 3% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Everyday prices in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.