Cimarron, KS vs Edwardsville, KS

Cimarron is moderately more affordable than Edwardsville, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Cimarron scores 70 compared to 76 for Edwardsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edwardsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cimarron is $849/month compared to $984/month in Edwardsville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cimarron is more affordable at $162,500 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Cimarron is $92,762 compared to $76,847 in Edwardsville (+20.7%). Cimarron offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cimarron spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Edwardsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 56.9°F). Edwardsville receives more rainfall at 38.1" per year compared to 22" in Cimarron.