Garden City, KS vs Parsons, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Parsons is 28.6% cheaper than Garden City. With a cost index of 59 vs 76, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Parsons to Garden City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Garden City is $990/month compared to $743/month in Parsons — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parsons is more affordable at $70,300 median vs $186,200.

Median household income in Garden City is $72,511 compared to $50,838 in Parsons (+42.6%). While Garden City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garden City spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Parsons.