Abilene, KS vs Cheney, KS

Abilene is moderately more affordable than Cheney, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Abilene scores 66 compared to 73 for Cheney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Abilene is $788/month compared to $960/month in Cheney — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Abilene is more affordable at $136,000 median vs $148,000.

Median household income in Abilene is $56,592 compared to $75,263 in Cheney (-24.8%). While Cheney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Abilene spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Cheney.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.8°F vs 57.7°F). Cheney receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 29.7" in Abilene.