Great Bend, KS vs Wellington, KS

Great Bend, KS and Wellington, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Great Bend scores 63 while Wellington scores 63 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 Great Bend is $744/month compared to $786/month in Wellington — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Great Bend has cheaper rent, Wellington actually has lower median home values ($90,000 vs $118,700).

Median household income in Great Bend is $53,323 compared to $49,526 in Wellington (+7.7%). While Great Bend is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Great Bend spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Wellington.