Arenzville, IL vs Kansas, IL

Kansas is moderately more affordable than Arenzville, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Arenzville scores 68 compared to 61 for Kansas, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Arenzville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arenzville is $825/month compared to $723/month in Kansas — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kansas is more affordable at $66,300 median vs $109,900.

Median household income in Arenzville is $82,188 compared to $65,515 in Kansas (+25.4%). While Arenzville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arenzville spend roughly 12% of their income on rent, less than the 13.2% in Kansas.