Greensburg, KS vs Oakley, KS

Oakley is moderately more affordable than Greensburg, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Greensburg scores 69 compared to 65 for Oakley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greensburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greensburg is $725/month compared to $781/month in Oakley — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greensburg has cheaper rent, Oakley actually has lower median home values ($118,700 vs $188,600).

Median household income in Greensburg is $55,238 compared to $69,778 in Oakley (-20.8%). Oakley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Greensburg spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Oakley.