Clyde, KS vs Sterling, KS

Clyde is moderately more affordable than Sterling, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Clyde scores 57 compared to 61 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sterling can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clyde is $667/month compared to $618/month in Sterling — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sterling has cheaper rent, Clyde actually has lower median home values ($71,200 vs $130,200).

Median household income in Clyde is $51,000 compared to $51,304 in Sterling (-0.6%). Sterling 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 Clyde spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Sterling.