Concordia, KS vs Great Bend, KS

Concordia is moderately more affordable than Great Bend, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Concordia scores 60 compared to 63 for Great Bend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Great Bend can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Concordia is $698/month compared to $744/month in Great Bend — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Concordia is more affordable at $96,100 median vs $118,700.

Median household income in Concordia is $50,213 compared to $53,323 in Great Bend (-5.8%). While Great Bend is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Concordia spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Great Bend.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 54.8°F). Concordia receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 24.8" in Great Bend.