Humboldt, KS vs Ulysses, KS

Humboldt is moderately more affordable than Ulysses, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Humboldt scores 55 compared to 62 for Ulysses, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ulysses 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 $692/month in Ulysses — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Humboldt is more affordable at $91,600 median vs $123,100.

Median household income in Humboldt is $43,558 compared to $63,765 in Ulysses (-31.7%). While Ulysses 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, more than the 13% in Ulysses.