La Harpe, KS vs St. Francis, KS

La Harpe is moderately more affordable than St. Francis, with a 8% lower cost of living index. La Harpe scores 56 compared to 60 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Francis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Harpe is $655/month compared to $705/month in St. Francis — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Harpe is more affordable at $54,900 median vs $95,000.

Median household income in La Harpe is $43,167 compared to $45,324 in St. Francis (-4.8%). The higher salaries in St. Francis partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of La Harpe spend roughly 18.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in St. Francis.