Atwood, KS vs Baxter Springs, KS

Baxter Springs is moderately more affordable than Atwood, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Atwood scores 67 compared to 61 for Baxter Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atwood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atwood is $869/month compared to $792/month in Baxter Springs — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Baxter Springs is more affordable at $87,600 median vs $113,400.

Median household income in Atwood is $66,473 compared to $60,139 in Baxter Springs (+10.5%). While Atwood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atwood spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in Baxter Springs.

Climate-wise, Baxter Springs is notably warmer with an average of 58.1°F compared to 52.2°F in Atwood. Baxter Springs receives more rainfall at 45.6" per year compared to 20.1" in Atwood.