Goodland, KS vs Medicine Lodge, KS

Medicine Lodge is moderately more affordable than Goodland, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Goodland scores 66 compared to 59 for Medicine Lodge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodland 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 $711/month in Medicine Lodge — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Medicine Lodge is more affordable at $80,200 median vs $112,800.

Median household income in Goodland is $53,929 compared to $54,663 in Medicine Lodge (-1.3%). Medicine Lodge offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Goodland spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Medicine Lodge.

Climate-wise, Medicine Lodge is notably warmer with an average of 57.9°F compared to 51.7°F in Goodland. Medicine Lodge receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 19.1" in Goodland.