Caney, KS vs Fowler, KS

Caney is moderately more affordable than Fowler, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Caney scores 60 compared to 68 for Fowler, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fowler 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 $915/month in Fowler — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caney is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $108,800.

Median household income in Caney is $39,417 compared to $47,250 in Fowler (-16.6%). While Fowler 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, less than the 23.2% in Fowler.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.2°F vs 55.9°F). Caney receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 22" in Fowler.