Grainfield, KS vs Stafford, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stafford is 16.3% cheaper than Grainfield. With a cost index of 51 vs 60, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stafford to Grainfield should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Grainfield is $713/month compared to $491/month in Stafford — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stafford is more affordable at $64,800 median vs $85,000.

Median household income in Grainfield is $44,688 compared to $38,424 in Stafford (+16.3%). The higher salaries in Grainfield partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Grainfield spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Stafford.