Altamont, KS vs Norton, KS

Altamont, KS and Norton, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Altamont scores 66 while Norton 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 $824/month in Norton — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Norton has cheaper rent, Altamont actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $94,100).

Median household income in Altamont is $61,071 compared to $51,266 in Norton (+19.1%). 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, less than the 19.3% in Norton.