Kiowa, KS vs Sabetha, KS

Kiowa is moderately more affordable than Sabetha, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Kiowa scores 59 compared to 64 for Sabetha, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sabetha can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kiowa is $739/month compared to $693/month in Sabetha — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sabetha has cheaper rent, Kiowa actually has lower median home values ($69,500 vs $146,000).

Median household income in Kiowa is $62,031 compared to $67,794 in Sabetha (-8.5%). While Sabetha is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kiowa spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.3% in Sabetha.