Belle Plaine, KS vs Hugoton, KS

Belle Plaine is moderately more affordable than Hugoton, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Belle Plaine scores 64 compared to 69 for Hugoton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hugoton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Plaine is $754/month compared to $925/month in Hugoton — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Belle Plaine has cheaper rent, Hugoton actually has lower median home values ($118,400 vs $121,500).

Median household income in Belle Plaine is $62,727 compared to $60,437 in Hugoton (+3.8%). Belle Plaine offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Plaine spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Hugoton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 57.6°F). Belle Plaine receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 17.8" in Hugoton.