Blue Mound, KS vs Stafford, KS

Stafford is moderately more affordable than Blue Mound, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Blue Mound scores 55 compared to 51 for Stafford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Blue Mound can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Blue Mound is $582/month compared to $491/month in Stafford — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stafford has cheaper rent, Blue Mound actually has lower median home values ($54,200 vs $64,800).

Median household income in Blue Mound is $44,583 compared to $38,424 in Stafford (+16%). While Blue Mound is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Blue Mound spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Stafford.