Benton, KS vs Lowell, KS

Lowell is moderately more affordable than Benton, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Benton scores 76 compared to 67 for Lowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Benton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Benton is $989/month compared to $937/month in Lowell — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lowell is more affordable at $110,700 median vs $179,600.

Median household income in Benton is $89,531 compared to $88,214 in Lowell (+1.5%). Benton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Benton spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Lowell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 58.1°F). Lowell receives more rainfall at 45.6" per year compared to 32.6" in Benton.