Gridley, KS vs Perry, KS

Gridley is moderately more affordable than Perry, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Gridley scores 60 compared to 69 for Perry, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gridley is $738/month compared to $803/month in Perry — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Gridley is more affordable at $80,000 median vs $173,800.

Median household income in Gridley is $58,393 compared to $82,589 in Perry (-29.3%). While Perry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gridley spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Perry.