Goodland, KS vs Pleasanton, KS

Pleasanton is moderately more affordable than Goodland, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Goodland scores 66 compared to 61 for Pleasanton, 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 $649/month in Pleasanton — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pleasanton is more affordable at $109,400 median vs $112,800.

Median household income in Goodland is $53,929 compared to $51,830 in Pleasanton (+4%). The higher salaries in Goodland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Goodland spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Pleasanton.