Altamont, KS vs McFarland, KS

Altamont is moderately more affordable than McFarland, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Altamont scores 66 compared to 77 for McFarland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of McFarland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Altamont are $80,000 compared to $90,500 in McFarland, a 12% gap.

Median household income in Altamont is $61,071 compared to $74,583 in McFarland (-18.1%). While McFarland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, Altamont is notably warmer with an average of 58°F compared to 55°F in McFarland. Altamont receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 33.4" in McFarland.