Elk City, KS vs Enterprise, KS

Elk City is moderately more affordable than Enterprise, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Elk City scores 61 compared to 67 for Enterprise, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Enterprise can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elk City is $921/month compared to $917/month in Enterprise — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Enterprise has cheaper rent, Elk City actually has lower median home values ($22,300 vs $102,600).

Median household income in Elk City is $35,417 compared to $61,029 in Enterprise (-42%). While Enterprise is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elk City spend roughly 31.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Enterprise. The Enterprise ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.

Climate-wise, Elk City is notably warmer with an average of 58°F compared to 55°F in Enterprise. Elk City receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 32.2" in Enterprise.