Erie, KS vs Larned, KS

Erie is moderately more affordable than Larned, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Erie scores 55 compared to 63 for Larned, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Larned can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Erie is $548/month compared to $766/month in Larned — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Erie is more affordable at $89,600 median vs $99,600.

Median household income in Erie is $39,688 compared to $51,957 in Larned (-23.6%). While Larned is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Erie spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.7% in Larned.

Climate-wise, Erie is notably warmer with an average of 58°F compared to 54.8°F in Larned. Erie receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 24.8" in Larned.