Douglass, KS vs Wamego, KS

Douglass is moderately more affordable than Wamego, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Douglass scores 67 compared to 78 for Wamego, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wamego can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Douglass is $869/month compared to $1,032/month in Wamego — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Douglass is more affordable at $115,300 median vs $187,700.

Median household income in Douglass is $70,735 compared to $82,756 in Wamego (-14.5%). While Wamego is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Douglass spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Wamego.