Altamont, KS vs Edna, KS

Altamont, KS and Edna, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Altamont scores 66 while Edna scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Altamont is $940/month compared to $844/month in Edna — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edna has cheaper rent, Altamont actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $84,400).

Median household income in Altamont is $61,071 compared to $57,222 in Edna (+6.7%). While Altamont is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Altamont spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Edna.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58°F vs 58.8°F). Edna receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 37.9" in Altamont.