Goodland, KS vs Silver Lake, KS

Goodland is moderately more affordable than Silver Lake, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Goodland scores 66 compared to 70 for Silver Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Lake 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 $877/month in Silver Lake — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goodland is more affordable at $112,800 median vs $168,900.

Median household income in Goodland is $53,929 compared to $56,857 in Silver Lake (-5.1%). The higher salaries in Silver Lake 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 18.5% in Silver Lake.