Burns, KS vs Scranton, KS

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Burns, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Burns scores 60 compared to 56 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burns 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 $642/month in Scranton — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scranton has cheaper rent, Burns actually has lower median home values ($65,000 vs $75,500).

Median household income in Burns is $44,688 compared to $53,767 in Scranton (-16.9%). Scranton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burns spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Scranton.