Almena, KS vs Atlanta, KS

Almena is moderately more affordable than Atlanta, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Almena scores 56 compared to 65 for Atlanta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atlanta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Almena is $667/month compared to $910/month in Atlanta — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Almena is more affordable at $60,500 median vs $75,000.

Median household income in Almena is $37,083 compared to $56,250 in Atlanta (-34.1%). While Atlanta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Almena spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Atlanta.

Climate-wise, Atlanta is notably warmer with an average of 58.2°F compared to 53.9°F in Almena. Atlanta receives more rainfall at 34.9" per year compared to 21.5" in Almena.