Bentley, KS vs Wathena, KS

Wathena is moderately more affordable than Bentley, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Bentley scores 71 compared to 67 for Wathena, 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 Bentley is $975/month compared to $794/month in Wathena — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wathena has cheaper rent, Bentley actually has lower median home values ($123,000 vs $154,800).

Median household income in Bentley is $80,972 compared to $84,531 in Wathena (-4.2%). Wathena offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bentley spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Wathena.