Florence, KS vs Osborne, KS

Osborne is moderately more affordable than Florence, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 59 compared to 55 for Osborne, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Florence can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Florence is $827/month compared to $580/month in Osborne — a 43% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Osborne has cheaper rent, Florence actually has lower median home values ($30,000 vs $82,100).

Median household income in Florence is $40,125 compared to $48,333 in Osborne (-17%). Osborne offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Osborne.