Haysville, KS vs Paola, KS

Haysville is moderately more affordable than Paola, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Haysville scores 73 compared to 81 for Paola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Paola 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 $1,069/month in Paola — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Haysville is more affordable at $155,100 median vs $195,000.

Median household income in Haysville is $69,057 compared to $73,281 in Paola (-5.8%). The higher salaries in Paola partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Haysville spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Paola.