Holton, KS vs Yates Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Yates Center is 21.3% cheaper than Holton. With a cost index of 54 vs 65, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Yates Center to Holton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Holton is $780/month compared to $590/month in Yates Center — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates Center is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $143,400.

Median household income in Holton is $51,390 compared to $43,433 in Yates Center (+18.3%). The higher salaries in Holton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Holton spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Yates Center.