Caney, KS vs Hugoton, KS

Caney is moderately more affordable than Hugoton, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Caney scores 60 compared to 69 for Hugoton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hugoton 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 $925/month in Hugoton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caney is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Caney is $39,417 compared to $60,437 in Hugoton (-34.8%). While Hugoton 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 18.4% in Hugoton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58.2°F vs 57.6°F). Caney receives more rainfall at 40.3" per year compared to 17.8" in Hugoton.