Bel Aire, KS vs Derby, KS

Derby is moderately more affordable than Bel Aire, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Bel Aire scores 93 compared to 82 for Derby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bel Aire can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bel Aire is $1,454/month compared to $1,082/month in Derby — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Derby has cheaper rent, Bel Aire actually has lower median home values ($213,500 vs $221,600).

Median household income in Bel Aire is $93,182 compared to $82,089 in Derby (+13.5%). While Bel Aire is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bel Aire spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Derby.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 57.7°F). Derby receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 32.6" in Bel Aire.