Goddard, KS vs Wellsville, KS

Wellsville is moderately more affordable than Goddard, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Goddard scores 92 compared to 85 for Wellsville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goddard can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goddard is $1,437/month compared to $1,264/month in Wellsville — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellsville is more affordable at $166,100 median vs $203,500.

Median household income in Goddard is $92,220 compared to $67,292 in Wellsville (+37%). While Goddard is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goddard spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Wellsville.