Clay Center, KS vs Ogden, KS

Clay Center is moderately more affordable than Ogden, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Clay Center scores 71 compared to 79 for Ogden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogden 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 $1,164/month in Ogden — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clay Center is more affordable at $133,600 median vs $149,700.

Median household income in Clay Center is $56,422 compared to $61,953 in Ogden (-8.9%). The higher salaries in Ogden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay Center spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Ogden.