Ellinwood, KS vs Hoyt, KS

Ellinwood is moderately more affordable than Hoyt, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Ellinwood scores 60 compared to 70 for Hoyt, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hoyt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellinwood is $702/month compared to $950/month in Hoyt — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellinwood is more affordable at $94,800 median vs $136,100.

Median household income in Ellinwood is $55,332 compared to $67,438 in Hoyt (-18%). While Hoyt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellinwood spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Hoyt.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 55.8°F). Hoyt receives more rainfall at 36.5" per year compared to 24.8" in Ellinwood.