Cheney, KS vs Nortonville, KS

Nortonville is moderately more affordable than Cheney, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Cheney scores 73 compared to 64 for Nortonville, 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 $869/month in Nortonville — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nortonville is more affordable at $91,500 median vs $148,000.

Median household income in Cheney is $75,263 compared to $73,500 in Nortonville (+2.4%). Cheney does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Cheney spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Nortonville.