El Dorado, KS vs Ulysses, KS

Ulysses is moderately more affordable than El Dorado, with a 8% lower cost of living index. El Dorado scores 67 compared to 62 for Ulysses, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Dorado can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Dorado is $877/month compared to $692/month in Ulysses — a 27% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ulysses has cheaper rent, El Dorado actually has lower median home values ($113,800 vs $123,100).

Median household income in El Dorado is $54,828 compared to $63,765 in Ulysses (-14%). Ulysses offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of El Dorado spend roughly 19.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Ulysses.