Cheney, KS vs Montezuma, KS

Montezuma is moderately more affordable than Cheney, with a 9.3% lower cost of living index. Cheney scores 73 compared to 66 for Montezuma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cheney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheney is $960/month compared to $839/month in Montezuma — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Montezuma is more affordable at $119,000 median vs $148,000.

Median household income in Cheney is $75,263 compared to $56,607 in Montezuma (+33%). While Cheney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheney spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Montezuma.

Climate-wise, Cheney is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 54.4°F in Montezuma. Cheney receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 19" in Montezuma.