Alma, KS vs Burlington, KS

Burlington is moderately more affordable than Alma, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 77 compared to 68 for Burlington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma is $1,200/month compared to $837/month in Burlington — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burlington has cheaper rent, Alma actually has lower median home values ($124,000 vs $134,100).

Median household income in Alma is $57,647 compared to $52,083 in Burlington (+10.7%). The higher salaries in Alma partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 19.3% in Burlington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55°F vs 55.7°F). Burlington receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 33.4" in Alma.