Hugoton, KS vs Smith Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Smith Center is 19.5% cheaper than Hugoton. With a cost index of 58 vs 69, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Smith Center to Hugoton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hugoton is $925/month compared to $646/month in Smith Center — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smith Center is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Hugoton is $60,437 compared to $53,963 in Smith Center (+12%). The higher salaries in Hugoton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Hugoton spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Smith Center.