Hardtner, KS vs Minneola, KS

Hardtner is moderately more affordable than Minneola, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Hardtner scores 62 compared to 69 for Minneola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Minneola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hardtner is $880/month compared to $977/month in Minneola — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hardtner is more affordable at $47,400 median vs $95,700.

Median household income in Hardtner is $47,222 compared to $65,417 in Minneola (-27.8%). While Minneola is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hardtner spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Minneola.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.9°F vs 55.9°F). Hardtner receives more rainfall at 27.8" per year compared to 22" in Minneola.