Haysville, KS vs Hesston, KS

Hesston is moderately more affordable than Haysville, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Haysville scores 73 compared to 68 for Hesston, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haysville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Haysville is $966/month compared to $722/month in Hesston — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hesston has cheaper rent, Haysville actually has lower median home values ($155,100 vs $183,000).

Median household income in Haysville is $69,057 compared to $72,620 in Hesston (-4.9%). Hesston offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Haysville spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.9% in Hesston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57.7°F vs 56.1°F). Haysville receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 28.3" in Hesston.