Cost of Living in Ellsworth, WI
Population 3,323 · Wisconsin · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Ellsworth a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $229,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Ellsworth is about 35 miles east of St. Paul, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than St. Paul's $280,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Ellsworth
The median home value in Ellsworth is $229,400 — 25% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $926/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,609/year is 3% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Wisconsin's top state income tax rate is 7.7% and the combined sales tax is 5.4%. Overall, Ellsworth has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.
Ellsworth has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Ellsworth, WI?
Ellsworth has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.
What is average rent in Ellsworth, WI?
The median gross rent in Ellsworth is $926 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Ellsworth?
The median home value in Ellsworth is $229,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Ellsworth?
The median household income in Ellsworth is $72,609 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Ellsworth, WI?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Ellsworth is 5.4%. The Wisconsin state income tax top rate is 7.7%.
Is Ellsworth, WI affordable?
Yes, Ellsworth is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.
Ellsworth at a Glance
- Population
- 3,323
- Median Income
- $72,609
- Home Value
- $229,400
- Median Rent
- $926/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.6%
- Sales Tax
- 5.4%
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