Garden City, MO vs Lexington, MO

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Garden City, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Garden City scores 72 compared to 67 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garden City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garden City is $863/month compared to $713/month in Lexington — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lexington is more affordable at $153,300 median vs $165,200.

Median household income in Garden City is $63,625 compared to $70,134 in Lexington (-9.3%). Lexington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Garden City spend roughly 16.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.2% in Lexington.