Dodge City, KS vs Parsons, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Parsons is 19.4% cheaper than Dodge City. With a cost index of 59 vs 71, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Parsons to Dodge City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Dodge City is $982/month compared to $743/month in Parsons — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parsons is more affordable at $70,300 median vs $122,800.

Median household income in Dodge City is $67,958 compared to $50,838 in Parsons (+33.7%). While Dodge City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dodge City spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Parsons.