Kansas, OK vs Pink, OK

Kansas, OK and Pink, OK have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.5% difference in their overall index. Kansas scores 65 while Pink scores 66 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kansas is $905/month compared to $761/month in Pink — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pink has cheaper rent, Kansas actually has lower median home values ($79,700 vs $128,700).

Median household income in Kansas is $40,208 compared to $71,139 in Pink (-43.5%). While Pink is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kansas spend roughly 27% of their income on rent, more than the 12.8% in Pink.