Beloit, KS vs Johnson City, KS

Johnson City is moderately more affordable than Beloit, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Beloit scores 62 compared to 57 for Johnson City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beloit can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beloit is $739/month compared to $698/month in Johnson City — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Johnson City is more affordable at $62,100 median vs $99,100.

Median household income in Beloit is $50,865 compared to $69,081 in Johnson City (-26.4%). Johnson City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Beloit spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Johnson City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 52.7°F). Beloit receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 15.2" in Johnson City.