Carbondale, KS vs Lewis, KS

Lewis is moderately more affordable than Carbondale, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Carbondale scores 58 compared to 54 for Lewis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Carbondale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carbondale is $606/month compared to $625/month in Lewis — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Carbondale has cheaper rent, Lewis actually has lower median home values ($49,200 vs $112,300).

Median household income in Carbondale is $67,578 compared to $38,563 in Lewis (+75.2%). While Carbondale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carbondale spend roughly 10.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Lewis.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.4°F vs 55.9°F). Carbondale receives more rainfall at 36.7" per year compared to 22" in Lewis.