Cimarron, KS vs Ulysses, KS

Ulysses is moderately more affordable than Cimarron, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Cimarron scores 70 compared to 62 for Ulysses, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cimarron 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 $692/month in Ulysses — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ulysses is more affordable at $123,100 median vs $162,500.

Median household income in Cimarron is $92,762 compared to $63,765 in Ulysses (+45.5%). While Cimarron is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cimarron spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 13% in Ulysses.