Gypsum, KS vs Perry, KS

Gypsum is moderately more affordable than Perry, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Gypsum scores 63 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 Gypsum is $850/month compared to $803/month in Perry — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Perry has cheaper rent, Gypsum actually has lower median home values ($77,600 vs $173,800).

Median household income in Gypsum is $37,083 compared to $82,589 in Perry (-55.1%). 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 Gypsum spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Perry.