Abilene, KS vs South Hutchinson, KS

South Hutchinson is moderately more affordable than Abilene, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Abilene scores 66 compared to 60 for South Hutchinson, 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 $555/month in South Hutchinson — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while South Hutchinson has cheaper rent, Abilene actually has lower median home values ($136,000 vs $147,900).

Median household income in Abilene is $56,592 compared to $42,221 in South Hutchinson (+34%). 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, more than the 15.8% in South Hutchinson.