Edna, KS vs Highland, KS

Highland is moderately more affordable than Edna, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Edna scores 64 compared to 58 for Highland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edna can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edna is $844/month compared to $578/month in Highland — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Highland has cheaper rent, Edna actually has lower median home values ($84,400 vs $121,800).

Median household income in Edna is $57,222 compared to $77,500 in Highland (-26.2%). Highland offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Edna spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Highland.

Climate-wise, Edna is notably warmer with an average of 58.8°F compared to 53.7°F in Highland. Edna receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 34.8" in Highland.