Caney, KS vs Waverly, KS

Caney is moderately more affordable than Waverly, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Caney scores 60 compared to 65 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waverly 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 $935/month in Waverly — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Caney is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $85,000.

Median household income in Caney is $39,417 compared to $58,958 in Waverly (-33.1%). While Waverly 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% in Waverly.