Almena, KS vs Buhler, KS

Almena is moderately more affordable than Buhler, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Almena scores 56 compared to 66 for Buhler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Buhler 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 $798/month in Buhler — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Almena is more affordable at $60,500 median vs $126,000.

Median household income in Almena is $37,083 compared to $65,833 in Buhler (-43.7%). While Buhler 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 14.5% in Buhler.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.9°F vs 56.1°F). Buhler receives more rainfall at 28.3" per year compared to 21.5" in Almena.