Clay Center, KS vs Syracuse, KS

Syracuse is moderately more affordable than Clay Center, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Clay Center scores 71 compared to 65 for Syracuse, 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 $773/month in Syracuse — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Syracuse is more affordable at $124,400 median vs $133,600.

Median household income in Clay Center is $56,422 compared to $54,615 in Syracuse (+3.3%). Clay Center does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay Center spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Syracuse.