Fredonia, KS vs Waterville, KS

Fredonia is moderately more affordable than Waterville, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Fredonia scores 60 compared to 67 for Waterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fredonia is $712/month compared to $917/month in Waterville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fredonia is more affordable at $87,700 median vs $90,300.

Median household income in Fredonia is $61,250 compared to $70,625 in Waterville (-13.3%). While Waterville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fredonia spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Waterville.