Galena, KS vs Wellington, KS

Galena is moderately more affordable than Wellington, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Galena scores 55 compared to 63 for Wellington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wellington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Galena is $648/month compared to $786/month in Wellington — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Galena is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $90,000.

Median household income in Galena is $39,968 compared to $49,526 in Wellington (-19.3%). While Wellington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Galena spend roughly 19.5% of their income on rent, more than the 19% in Wellington.