Frontenac, KS vs St. Francis, KS

St. Francis is moderately more affordable than Frontenac, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Frontenac scores 69 compared to 60 for St. Francis, 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 $705/month in St. Francis — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Francis is more affordable at $95,000 median vs $165,400.

Median household income in Frontenac is $56,867 compared to $45,324 in St. Francis (+25.5%). While Frontenac 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 18.7% in St. Francis.