Deerfield, KS vs Ransom, KS

Ransom is moderately more affordable than Deerfield, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Deerfield scores 63 compared to 56 for Ransom, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Deerfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Deerfield is $767/month compared to $675/month in Ransom — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ransom is more affordable at $55,000 median vs $103,100.

Median household income in Deerfield is $72,692 compared to $45,625 in Ransom (+59.3%). While Deerfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Deerfield spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.8% in Ransom.