Coffeyville, KS vs Hiawatha, KS

Coffeyville is moderately more affordable than Hiawatha, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Coffeyville scores 57 compared to 61 for Hiawatha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hiawatha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Coffeyville is $715/month compared to $683/month in Hiawatha — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hiawatha has cheaper rent, Coffeyville actually has lower median home values ($55,600 vs $112,500).

Median household income in Coffeyville is $41,901 compared to $65,058 in Hiawatha (-35.6%). While Hiawatha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Coffeyville spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Hiawatha.

Climate-wise, Coffeyville is notably warmer with an average of 58.8°F compared to 53.1°F in Hiawatha. Coffeyville receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 34.7" in Hiawatha.