Hill City, KS vs Hugoton, KS

Hill City is moderately more affordable than Hugoton, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Hill City scores 61 compared to 69 for Hugoton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hugoton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hill City is $729/month compared to $925/month in Hugoton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hill City is more affordable at $89,300 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Hill City is $49,899 compared to $60,437 in Hugoton (-17.4%). While Hugoton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hill City spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, less than the 18.4% in Hugoton.

Climate-wise, Hugoton is notably warmer with an average of 57.6°F compared to 53.9°F in Hill City. Hill City receives more rainfall at 21.5" per year compared to 17.8" in Hugoton.