Howard, KS vs Reading, KS

Howard is moderately more affordable than Reading, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Howard scores 49 compared to 54 for Reading, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Reading can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howard is $447/month compared to $675/month in Reading — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Howard has cheaper rent, Reading actually has lower median home values ($47,700 vs $53,400).

Median household income in Howard is $53,125 compared to $65,938 in Reading (-19.4%). While Reading is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Howard spend roughly 10.1% of their income on rent, less than the 12.3% in Reading.