Clay Center, KS vs Douglass, KS

Douglass is moderately more affordable than Clay Center, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Clay Center scores 71 compared to 67 for Douglass, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Clay Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay Center is $950/month compared to $869/month in Douglass — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Douglass is more affordable at $115,300 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Clay Center is $56,422 compared to $70,735 in Douglass (-20.2%). Douglass offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay Center spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.7% in Douglass.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55°F vs 57°F). Douglass receives more rainfall at 32.6" per year compared to 32.2" in Clay Center.