Hesston, KS vs Yates Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Yates Center is 26.4% cheaper than Hesston. With a cost index of 54 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Yates Center to Hesston should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hesston is $722/month compared to $590/month in Yates Center — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates Center is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $183,000.

Median household income in Hesston is $72,620 compared to $43,433 in Yates Center (+67.2%). 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 16.3% in Yates Center.