Burlington, KS vs Cottonwood Falls, KS

Cottonwood Falls is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 68 compared to 59 for Cottonwood Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $837/month compared to $688/month in Cottonwood Falls — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cottonwood Falls is more affordable at $85,200 median vs $134,100.

Median household income in Burlington is $52,083 compared to $48,631 in Cottonwood Falls (+7.1%). Burlington 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 Burlington spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Cottonwood Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 55.7°F). Cottonwood Falls receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 34.8" in Burlington.