Goodland, KS vs Yates Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Yates Center is 22.6% cheaper than Goodland. With a cost index of 54 vs 66, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Yates Center to Goodland should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Goodland is $850/month compared to $590/month in Yates Center — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates Center is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $112,800.

Median household income in Goodland is $53,929 compared to $43,433 in Yates Center (+24.2%). While Goodland 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 16.3% in Yates Center.