Altamont, KS vs St. Marys, KS

Altamont is moderately more affordable than St. Marys, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Altamont scores 66 compared to 74 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Marys 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 St. Marys — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Marys has cheaper rent, Altamont actually has lower median home values ($80,000 vs $196,300).

Median household income in Altamont is $61,071 compared to $71,723 in St. Marys (-14.9%). While St. Marys 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 14.4% in St. Marys.