Goessel, KS vs Randolph, KS

Goessel is moderately more affordable than Randolph, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Goessel scores 64 compared to 74 for Randolph, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Randolph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goessel is $805/month compared to $960/month in Randolph — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goessel is more affordable at $96,700 median vs $156,800.

Median household income in Goessel is $54,583 compared to $71,071 in Randolph (-23.2%). While Randolph is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goessel spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Randolph.