Burns, KS vs Mound City, KS

Burns is moderately more affordable than Mound City, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Burns scores 60 compared to 64 for Mound City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mound City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burns is $768/month compared to $675/month in Mound City — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mound City has cheaper rent, Burns actually has lower median home values ($65,000 vs $132,600).

Median household income in Burns is $44,688 compared to $58,681 in Mound City (-23.8%). While Mound City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burns spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Mound City.