Goessel, KS vs Smith Center, KS

Smith Center is moderately more affordable than Goessel, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Goessel scores 64 compared to 58 for Smith Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goessel 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 $646/month in Smith Center — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smith Center is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $96,700.

Median household income in Goessel is $54,583 compared to $53,963 in Smith Center (+1.1%). Goessel does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Goessel spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Smith Center.