Caney, KS vs Centralia, KS

Caney is moderately more affordable than Centralia, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Caney scores 60 compared to 66 for Centralia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Centralia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Caney is $744/month compared to $930/month in Centralia — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caney is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $80,600.

Median household income in Caney is $39,417 compared to $58,125 in Centralia (-32.2%). While Centralia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Caney spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in Centralia.

Climate-wise, Caney is notably warmer with an average of 58.2°F compared to 53.1°F in Centralia. Caney receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 34.7" in Centralia.