Frontenac, KS vs Plains, KS

Plains is moderately more affordable than Frontenac, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Frontenac scores 69 compared to 65 for Plains, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frontenac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frontenac is $847/month compared to $785/month in Plains — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plains is more affordable at $127,700 median vs $165,400.

Median household income in Frontenac is $56,867 compared to $75,500 in Plains (-24.7%). Plains offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Frontenac spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Plains.