Jewell, KS vs Peabody, KS

Jewell is moderately more affordable than Peabody, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Jewell scores 53 compared to 58 for Peabody, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Peabody can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Jewell is $559/month compared to $672/month in Peabody — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Jewell is more affordable at $58,000 median vs $73,800.

Median household income in Jewell is $39,878 compared to $52,539 in Peabody (-24.1%). While Peabody is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Jewell spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Peabody.