Hesston, KS vs Parsons, KS

Parsons is moderately more affordable than Hesston, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Hesston scores 68 compared to 59 for Parsons, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hesston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hesston is $722/month compared to $743/month in Parsons — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hesston has cheaper rent, Parsons actually has lower median home values ($70,300 vs $183,000).

Median household income in Hesston is $72,620 compared to $50,838 in Parsons (+42.8%). While Hesston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hesston spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Parsons.