Assaria, KS vs St. John, KS

St. John is moderately more affordable than Assaria, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Assaria scores 73 compared to 64 for St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Assaria can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Assaria is $980/month compared to $832/month in St. John — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. John is more affordable at $90,900 median vs $146,400.

Median household income in Assaria is $81,333 compared to $71,726 in St. John (+13.4%). The higher salaries in Assaria partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Assaria spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in St. John.