Holton, KS vs Parsons, KS

Parsons is moderately more affordable than Holton, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Holton scores 65 compared to 59 for Parsons, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holton is $780/month compared to $743/month in Parsons — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parsons is more affordable at $70,300 median vs $143,400.

Median household income in Holton is $51,390 compared to $50,838 in Parsons (+1.1%). Holton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Holton spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Parsons.