Concordia, KS vs Ottawa, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Concordia is 18.1% cheaper than Ottawa. With a cost index of 60 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Concordia to Ottawa should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Concordia is $698/month compared to $949/month in Ottawa — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Concordia is more affordable at $96,100 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Concordia is $50,213 compared to $64,655 in Ottawa (-22.3%). While Ottawa 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 17.6% in Ottawa.