Caldwell, KS vs Gridley, KS

Caldwell is moderately more affordable than Gridley, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Caldwell scores 52 compared to 60 for Gridley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gridley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caldwell is $478/month compared to $738/month in Gridley — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caldwell is more affordable at $69,900 median vs $80,000.

Median household income in Caldwell is $40,729 compared to $58,393 in Gridley (-30.3%). While Gridley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caldwell spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Gridley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.4°F vs 55.7°F). Gridley receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 33.1" in Caldwell.