Brewster, KS vs St. Francis, KS

St. Francis is moderately more affordable than Brewster, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Brewster scores 66 compared to 60 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brewster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brewster is $819/month compared to $705/month in St. Francis — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $126,400.

Median household income in Brewster is $63,333 compared to $45,324 in St. Francis (+39.7%). While Brewster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewster spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in St. Francis.