Clifton, KS vs St. John, KS

Clifton is moderately more affordable than St. John, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Clifton scores 58 compared to 64 for St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. John can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clifton is $665/month compared to $832/month in St. John — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clifton is more affordable at $81,800 median vs $90,900.

Median household income in Clifton is $61,705 compared to $71,726 in St. John (-14%). While St. John is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clifton spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in St. John.