Gypsum, KS vs Ness City, KS

Ness City is moderately more affordable than Gypsum, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Gypsum scores 63 compared to 60 for Ness City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gypsum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gypsum is $850/month compared to $679/month in Ness City — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ness City has cheaper rent, Gypsum actually has lower median home values ($77,600 vs $100,300).

Median household income in Gypsum is $37,083 compared to $65,982 in Ness City (-43.8%). Ness City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Gypsum spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Ness City.