Edwardsville, KS vs Towanda, KS

Towanda is moderately more affordable than Edwardsville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Edwardsville scores 76 compared to 69 for Towanda, 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 $944/month in Towanda — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Towanda is more affordable at $114,700 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Edwardsville is $76,847 compared to $71,048 in Towanda (+8.2%). 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, less than the 15.9% in Towanda.