Abilene, KS vs Council Grove, KS

Council Grove is moderately more affordable than Abilene, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Abilene scores 66 compared to 62 for Council Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Abilene 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 $688/month in Council Grove — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Council Grove is more affordable at $131,500 median vs $136,000.

Median household income in Abilene is $56,592 compared to $56,211 in Council Grove (+0.7%). Abilene does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Abilene spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Council Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.8°F vs 55.7°F). Council Grove receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 29.7" in Abilene.