Humboldt, KS vs Stafford, KS

Stafford is moderately more affordable than Humboldt, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Humboldt scores 55 compared to 51 for Stafford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Humboldt can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Humboldt is $552/month compared to $491/month in Stafford — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stafford is more affordable at $64,800 median vs $91,600.

Median household income in Humboldt is $43,558 compared to $38,424 in Stafford (+13.4%). While Humboldt is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Humboldt spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Stafford.