Almena, KS vs St. Francis, KS

Almena is moderately more affordable than St. Francis, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Almena scores 56 compared to 60 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Francis 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 $705/month in St. Francis — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Almena is more affordable at $60,500 median vs $95,000.

Median household income in Almena is $37,083 compared to $45,324 in St. Francis (-18.2%). While St. Francis 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 18.7% in St. Francis.