Barnes, KS vs Richmond, KS

Barnes is moderately more affordable than Richmond, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Barnes scores 57 compared to 63 for Richmond, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Richmond can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Barnes is $775/month compared to $825/month in Richmond — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Barnes is more affordable at $27,500 median vs $88,100.

Median household income in Barnes is $42,500 compared to $56,458 in Richmond (-24.7%). While Richmond is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Barnes spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Richmond.