Alma, KS vs Parker, KS

Parker is moderately more affordable than Alma, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Alma scores 77 compared to 69 for Parker, 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 $850/month in Parker — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Parker has cheaper rent, Alma actually has lower median home values ($124,000 vs $124,200).

Median household income in Alma is $57,647 compared to $84,000 in Parker (-31.4%). Parker 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 12.1% in Parker.