Kiowa, KS vs Seneca, KS

Kiowa is moderately more affordable than Seneca, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Kiowa scores 59 compared to 67 for Seneca, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Seneca 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 $607/month in Seneca — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Seneca has cheaper rent, Kiowa actually has lower median home values ($69,500 vs $217,000).

Median household income in Kiowa is $62,031 compared to $70,221 in Seneca (-11.7%). The higher salaries in Seneca partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kiowa spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 10.4% in Seneca.