Hoisington, KS vs Scranton, KS

Scranton is moderately more affordable than Hoisington, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Hoisington scores 63 compared to 56 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hoisington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hoisington is $848/month compared to $642/month in Scranton — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scranton is more affordable at $75,500 median vs $78,800.

Median household income in Hoisington is $50,344 compared to $53,767 in Scranton (-6.4%). Scranton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hoisington spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 14.3% in Scranton.