Atchison, KS vs Hugoton, KS

Atchison is moderately more affordable than Hugoton, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Atchison scores 64 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 Atchison is $736/month compared to $925/month in Hugoton — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atchison has cheaper rent, Hugoton actually has lower median home values ($118,400 vs $130,200).

Median household income in Atchison is $54,695 compared to $60,437 in Hugoton (-9.5%). While Hugoton 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 18.4% in Hugoton.

Climate-wise, Hugoton is notably warmer with an average of 57.6°F compared to 53.7°F in Atchison. Atchison receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 17.8" in Hugoton.