Kensington, KS vs Smith Center, KS

Kensington is moderately more affordable than Smith Center, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Kensington scores 54 compared to 58 for Smith Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Smith Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kensington is $604/month compared to $646/month in Smith Center — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kensington is more affordable at $58,200 median vs $84,600.

Median household income in Kensington is $59,107 compared to $53,963 in Smith Center (+9.5%). 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 14.4% in Smith Center.