Atchison, KS vs Osawatomie, KS

Atchison is moderately more affordable than Osawatomie, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Atchison scores 64 compared to 73 for Osawatomie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Osawatomie 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 $948/month in Osawatomie — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atchison is more affordable at $130,200 median vs $137,400.

Median household income in Atchison is $54,695 compared to $55,612 in Osawatomie (-1.6%). Osawatomie does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Atchison spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Osawatomie.