Beverly, KS vs Jewell, KS

Jewell is moderately more affordable than Beverly, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Beverly scores 60 compared to 53 for Jewell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Beverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beverly is $825/month compared to $559/month in Jewell — a 48% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jewell has cheaper rent, Beverly actually has lower median home values ($45,000 vs $58,000).

Median household income in Beverly is $40,625 compared to $39,878 in Jewell (+1.9%). Beverly 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 Beverly spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Jewell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.8°F vs 54.1°F). Beverly receives more rainfall at 29.7" per year compared to 28.4" in Jewell.