Hiawatha, KS vs Washington, KS

Washington is moderately more affordable than Hiawatha, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Hiawatha scores 61 compared to 54 for Washington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hiawatha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hiawatha is $683/month compared to $517/month in Washington — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Washington is more affordable at $85,400 median vs $112,500.

Median household income in Hiawatha is $65,058 compared to $56,875 in Washington (+14.4%). While Hiawatha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hiawatha spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, more than the 10.9% in Washington.