Goodland, KS vs Haysville, KS

Goodland is moderately more affordable than Haysville, with a 9.7% lower cost of living index. Goodland scores 66 compared to 73 for Haysville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haysville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goodland is $850/month compared to $966/month in Haysville — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goodland is more affordable at $112,800 median vs $155,100.

Median household income in Goodland is $53,929 compared to $69,057 in Haysville (-21.9%). While Haysville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goodland spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Haysville.

Climate-wise, Haysville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.7°F in Goodland. Haysville receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 19.1" in Goodland.