Burlington, KS vs Whitewater, KS

Burlington, KS and Whitewater, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.1% difference in their overall index. Burlington scores 68 while Whitewater scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $837/month compared to $933/month in Whitewater — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Burlington has cheaper rent, Whitewater actually has lower median home values ($123,700 vs $134,100).

Median household income in Burlington is $52,083 compared to $71,875 in Whitewater (-27.5%). While Whitewater is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Whitewater.