Edwardsville, KS vs Moundridge, KS

Moundridge is moderately more affordable than Edwardsville, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 76 compared to 68 for Moundridge, 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 $756/month in Moundridge — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Moundridge has cheaper rent, Edwardsville actually has lower median home values ($165,700 vs $166,500).

Median household income in Edwardsville is $76,847 compared to $72,130 in Moundridge (+6.5%). The higher salaries in Edwardsville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Edwardsville spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 12.6% in Moundridge.