Lansing, KS vs Paola, KS

Paola is moderately more affordable than Lansing, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Lansing scores 88 compared to 81 for Paola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lansing is $1,163/month compared to $1,069/month in Paola — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Paola is more affordable at $195,000 median vs $247,500.

Median household income in Lansing is $100,871 compared to $73,281 in Paola (+37.6%). While Lansing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lansing spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17.5% in Paola.