Caney, KS vs Scott City, KS

Caney is moderately more affordable than Scott City, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Caney scores 60 compared to 68 for Scott City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scott City 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 $778/month in Scott City — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caney is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $166,400.

Median household income in Caney is $39,417 compared to $54,026 in Scott City (-27%). While Scott City 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 17.3% in Scott City.