Garfield, KS vs Mound Valley, KS

Mound Valley is moderately more affordable than Garfield, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Garfield scores 55 compared to 52 for Mound Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garfield is $588/month compared to $571/month in Mound Valley — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mound Valley is more affordable at $46,700 median vs $78,300.

Median household income in Garfield is $66,250 compared to $40,972 in Mound Valley (+61.7%). While Garfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garfield spend roughly 10.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.7% in Mound Valley.