Dodge City, KS vs Winfield, KS

Winfield is moderately more affordable than Dodge City, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Dodge City scores 71 compared to 64 for Winfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dodge City 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 $770/month in Winfield — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winfield is more affordable at $121,200 median vs $122,800.

Median household income in Dodge City is $67,958 compared to $58,140 in Winfield (+16.9%). 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, more than the 15.9% in Winfield.