Bonner Springs, KS vs St. Marys, KS

St. Marys is moderately more affordable than Bonner Springs, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Bonner Springs scores 83 compared to 74 for St. Marys, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bonner Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonner Springs is $1,069/month compared to $863/month in St. Marys — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Marys is more affordable at $196,300 median vs $223,800.

Median household income in Bonner Springs is $81,865 compared to $71,723 in St. Marys (+14.1%). While Bonner Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonner Springs spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in St. Marys.