Downs, KS vs WaKeeney, KS

Downs is moderately more affordable than WaKeeney, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Downs scores 58 compared to 63 for WaKeeney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of WaKeeney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Downs is $579/month compared to $719/month in WaKeeney — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Downs is more affordable at $109,900 median vs $118,000.

Median household income in Downs is $61,750 compared to $74,000 in WaKeeney (-16.6%). While WaKeeney is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Downs spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 11.7% in WaKeeney.