Cheney, KS vs Wilson, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wilson is 21.1% cheaper than Cheney. With a cost index of 60 vs 73, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wilson to Cheney should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cheney is $960/month compared to $744/month in Wilson — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilson is more affordable at $75,700 median vs $148,000.

Median household income in Cheney is $75,263 compared to $58,214 in Wilson (+29.3%). 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 15.3% in Wilson.