Hill City, KS vs Waverly, KS

Hill City is moderately more affordable than Waverly, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Hill City scores 61 compared to 65 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waverly 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 $935/month in Waverly — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hill City has cheaper rent, Waverly actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $89,300).

Median household income in Hill City is $49,899 compared to $58,958 in Waverly (-15.4%). While Waverly 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 19% in Waverly.