Kensington, KS vs Silver Lake, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kensington is 23% cheaper than Silver Lake. With a cost index of 54 vs 70, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kensington to Silver Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Kensington is $604/month compared to $877/month in Silver Lake — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kensington is more affordable at $58,200 median vs $168,900.

Median household income in Kensington is $59,107 compared to $56,857 in Silver Lake (+4%). Kensington offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Kensington spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Silver Lake.