Atwood, KS vs Bentley, KS

Atwood is moderately more affordable than Bentley, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Atwood scores 67 compared to 71 for Bentley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bentley 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 $975/month in Bentley — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atwood is more affordable at $113,400 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Atwood is $66,473 compared to $80,972 in Bentley (-17.9%). While Bentley 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, more than the 14.4% in Bentley.

Climate-wise, Bentley is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 52.2°F in Atwood. Bentley receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 20.1" in Atwood.