Edwardsville, KS vs El Dorado, KS

El Dorado is moderately more affordable than Edwardsville, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 76 compared to 67 for El Dorado, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edwardsville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edwardsville is $984/month compared to $877/month in El Dorado — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: El Dorado is more affordable at $113,800 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Edwardsville is $76,847 compared to $54,828 in El Dorado (+40.2%). While Edwardsville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in El Dorado.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.9°F vs 57°F). Edwardsville receives more rainfall at 38.1" per year compared to 32.6" in El Dorado.