Arkansas City, KS vs Hugoton, KS

Arkansas City is moderately more affordable than Hugoton, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Arkansas City scores 61 compared to 69 for Hugoton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hugoton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arkansas City is $762/month compared to $925/month in Hugoton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arkansas City is more affordable at $81,700 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Arkansas City is $53,475 compared to $60,437 in Hugoton (-11.5%). The higher salaries in Hugoton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Arkansas City spend roughly 17.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Hugoton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.2°F vs 57.6°F). Arkansas City receives more rainfall at 34.9" per year compared to 17.8" in Hugoton.