Alma, KS vs Osage City, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Osage City is 15.3% cheaper than Alma. With a cost index of 66 vs 77, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Osage City to Alma should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alma is $1,200/month compared to $833/month in Osage City — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Osage City has cheaper rent, Alma actually has lower median home values ($124,000 vs $135,400).

Median household income in Alma is $57,647 compared to $63,393 in Osage City (-9.1%). Osage City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alma spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Osage City.