Decorah, Iowa vs. Ellsworth, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellsworth, Wisconsin is 12.0% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,021 in Ellsworth, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellsworth, Wisconsin is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Ellsworth
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Ellsworth, WI
Compared to Decorah, Ellsworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  87.8% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher