Hugoton, KS vs Yates Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Yates Center is 27.7% cheaper than Hugoton. With a cost index of 54 vs 69, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Yates 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 $590/month in Yates Center — a 57% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates Center is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $118,400.

Median household income in Hugoton is $60,437 compared to $43,433 in Yates Center (+39.1%). While Hugoton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hugoton spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Yates Center.