Argonia, KS vs Smith Center, KS

Smith Center is moderately more affordable than Argonia, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Argonia scores 61 compared to 58 for Smith Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Argonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Argonia is $675/month compared to $646/month in Smith Center — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smith Center is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $117,500.

Median household income in Argonia is $78,750 compared to $53,963 in Smith Center (+45.9%). While Argonia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Argonia spend roughly 10.3% of their income on rent, less than the 14.4% in Smith Center.