Hugoton, KS vs Ogden, KS

Hugoton is moderately more affordable than Ogden, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Hugoton scores 69 compared to 79 for Ogden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ogden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hugoton is $925/month compared to $1,164/month in Ogden — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hugoton is more affordable at $118,400 median vs $149,700.

Median household income in Hugoton is $60,437 compared to $61,953 in Ogden (-2.4%). Ogden 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 Hugoton spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Ogden.