Fredonia, KS vs Paola, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fredonia is 26% cheaper than Paola. With a cost index of 60 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fredonia to Paola should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredonia is $712/month compared to $1,069/month in Paola — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fredonia is more affordable at $87,700 median vs $195,000.

Median household income in Fredonia is $61,250 compared to $73,281 in Paola (-16.4%). The higher salaries in Paola partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredonia spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Paola.