Atchison, KS vs Concordia, KS

Concordia is moderately more affordable than Atchison, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Atchison scores 64 compared to 60 for Concordia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atchison can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atchison is $736/month compared to $698/month in Concordia — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Concordia is more affordable at $96,100 median vs $130,200.

Median household income in Atchison is $54,695 compared to $50,213 in Concordia (+8.9%). While Atchison is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atchison spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Concordia.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 54.1°F). Atchison receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 28.4" in Concordia.