Caney, KS vs Goodland, KS

Caney is moderately more affordable than Goodland, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Caney scores 60 compared to 66 for Goodland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodland 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 $850/month in Goodland — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caney is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $112,800.

Median household income in Caney is $39,417 compared to $53,929 in Goodland (-26.9%). While Goodland 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 18.9% in Goodland.

Climate-wise, Caney is notably warmer with an average of 58.2°F compared to 51.7°F in Goodland. Caney receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 19.1" in Goodland.