Edgerton, KS vs Edwardsville, KS

Edwardsville is moderately more affordable than Edgerton, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Edgerton scores 85 compared to 76 for Edwardsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgerton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edgerton is $1,201/month compared to $984/month in Edwardsville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Edwardsville is more affordable at $165,700 median vs $196,700.

Median household income in Edgerton is $81,858 compared to $76,847 in Edwardsville (+6.5%). The higher salaries in Edgerton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Edgerton spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Edwardsville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.1°F vs 56.9°F). Edwardsville receives more rainfall at 38.1" per year compared to 37.5" in Edgerton.