Council Grove, KS vs Scranton, KS

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Council Grove, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Council Grove scores 62 compared to 56 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Council Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Council Grove is $688/month compared to $642/month in Scranton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scranton is more affordable at $75,500 median vs $131,500.

Median household income in Council Grove is $56,211 compared to $53,767 in Scranton (+4.5%). Council Grove 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 Council Grove spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Scranton.