Clay Center, KS vs Haven, KS

Haven is moderately more affordable than Clay Center, with a 11.7% lower cost of living index. Clay Center scores 71 compared to 64 for Haven, 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 $821/month in Haven — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haven is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Clay Center is $56,422 compared to $59,258 in Haven (-4.8%). Haven 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 16.6% in Haven.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55°F vs 56.1°F). Clay Center receives more rainfall at 32.2" per year compared to 28.3" in Haven.