Highland, KS vs Hillsboro, KS

Highland is moderately more affordable than Hillsboro, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Highland scores 58 compared to 63 for Hillsboro, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hillsboro can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Highland is $578/month compared to $772/month in Hillsboro — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Highland has cheaper rent, Hillsboro actually has lower median home values ($101,100 vs $121,800).

Median household income in Highland is $77,500 compared to $57,792 in Hillsboro (+34.1%). Highland offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Highland spend roughly 8.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Hillsboro.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (53.7°F vs 55.8°F). Highland receives more rainfall at 34.8" per year compared to 29.7" in Hillsboro.