Florence, KS vs Wathena, KS

Florence is moderately more affordable than Wathena, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Florence scores 59 compared to 67 for Wathena, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wathena 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 $794/month in Wathena — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Wathena has cheaper rent, Florence actually has lower median home values ($30,000 vs $154,800).

Median household income in Florence is $40,125 compared to $84,531 in Wathena (-52.5%). While Wathena is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Florence spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Wathena.