Arlington, KS vs Elwood, KS

Arlington is moderately more affordable than Elwood, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Arlington scores 60 compared to 65 for Elwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Elwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Arlington is $786/month compared to $883/month in Elwood — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Arlington is more affordable at $64,300 median vs $90,000.

Median household income in Arlington is $48,750 compared to $66,364 in Elwood (-26.5%). While Elwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Arlington spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16% in Elwood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.1°F vs 53.7°F). Elwood receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 28.3" in Arlington.