Grainfield, KS vs St. Paul, KS

Grainfield, KS and St. Paul, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.7% difference in their overall index. Grainfield scores 60 while St. Paul scores 59 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grainfield is $713/month compared to $681/month in St. Paul — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Grainfield actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $92,100).

Median household income in Grainfield is $44,688 compared to $37,344 in St. Paul (+19.7%). While Grainfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Grainfield spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in St. Paul.