Altoona, KS vs Beverly, KS

Altoona is moderately more affordable than Beverly, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Altoona scores 57 compared to 60 for Beverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Altoona is $706/month compared to $825/month in Beverly — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Altoona has cheaper rent, Beverly actually has lower median home values ($45,000 vs $50,200).

Median household income in Altoona is $44,107 compared to $40,625 in Beverly (+8.6%). Altoona offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Altoona spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Beverly.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58°F vs 55.8°F). Altoona receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 29.7" in Beverly.