Burlington, KS vs Wellington, KS

Wellington is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 68 compared to 63 for Wellington, 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 $786/month in Wellington — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellington is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $134,100.

Median household income in Burlington is $52,083 compared to $49,526 in Wellington (+5.2%). The higher salaries in Burlington partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Wellington.