Frontenac, KS vs Rossville, KS

Frontenac, KS and Rossville, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.7% difference in their overall index. Frontenac scores 69 while Rossville scores 70 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Frontenac is $847/month compared to $970/month in Rossville — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Frontenac has cheaper rent, Rossville actually has lower median home values ($131,300 vs $165,400).

Median household income in Frontenac is $56,867 compared to $58,287 in Rossville (-2.4%). While Rossville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frontenac spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20% in Rossville.