Concordia, KS vs Humboldt, KS

Humboldt is moderately more affordable than Concordia, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Concordia scores 60 compared to 55 for Humboldt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Concordia 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 $552/month in Humboldt — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Humboldt is more affordable at $91,600 median vs $96,100.

Median household income in Concordia is $50,213 compared to $43,558 in Humboldt (+15.3%). While Concordia 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, more than the 15.2% in Humboldt.

Climate-wise, Humboldt is notably warmer with an average of 58°F compared to 54.1°F in Concordia. Humboldt receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 28.4" in Concordia.