Abilene, KS vs Girard, KS

Girard is moderately more affordable than Abilene, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Abilene scores 66 compared to 62 for Girard, 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 $795/month in Girard — a 1% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Abilene has cheaper rent, Girard actually has lower median home values ($84,500 vs $136,000).

Median household income in Abilene is $56,592 compared to $41,629 in Girard (+35.9%). While Abilene 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, less than the 22.9% in Girard.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.8°F vs 56.7°F). Girard receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 29.7" in Abilene.