Altamont, KS vs Oaklawn-Sunview, KS

Oaklawn-Sunview is moderately more affordable than Altamont, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Altamont scores 66 compared to 61 for Oaklawn-Sunview, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Altamont can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altamont is $940/month compared to $863/month in Oaklawn-Sunview — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oaklawn-Sunview is more affordable at $48,000 median vs $80,000.

Median household income in Altamont is $61,071 compared to $37,986 in Oaklawn-Sunview (+60.8%). 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 27.3% in Oaklawn-Sunview.