Dodge City, KS vs Leavenworth, KS

Dodge City is moderately more affordable than Leavenworth, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Dodge City scores 71 compared to 81 for Leavenworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leavenworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodge City is $982/month compared to $1,135/month in Leavenworth — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dodge City is more affordable at $122,800 median vs $176,000.

Median household income in Dodge City is $67,958 compared to $71,239 in Leavenworth (-4.6%). Leavenworth 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 Dodge City spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Leavenworth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 54.7°F). Leavenworth receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 22" in Dodge City.