Almena, KS vs Meade, KS

Almena is moderately more affordable than Meade, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Almena scores 56 compared to 62 for Meade, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Meade 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 $739/month in Meade — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Almena is more affordable at $60,500 median vs $97,100.

Median household income in Almena is $37,083 compared to $73,990 in Meade (-49.9%). While Meade 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 12% in Meade.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.9°F vs 55.9°F). Meade receives more rainfall at 22" per year compared to 21.5" in Almena.