Dodge City, KS vs Mission, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Dodge City is 21.5% cheaper than Mission. With a cost index of 71 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Dodge City to Mission should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodge City is $982/month compared to $1,181/month in Mission — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dodge City is more affordable at $122,800 median vs $268,500.

Median household income in Dodge City is $67,958 compared to $74,396 in Mission (-8.7%). Mission 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% in Mission.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.9°F vs 56.9°F). Mission receives more rainfall at 38.1" per year compared to 22" in Dodge City.