Lansing, KS vs Roeland Park, KS

Lansing is moderately more affordable than Roeland Park, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Lansing scores 88 compared to 101 for Roeland Park, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Roeland Park 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 $1,552/month in Roeland Park — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lansing is more affordable at $247,500 median vs $262,700.

Median household income in Lansing is $100,871 compared to $89,385 in Roeland Park (+12.9%). Lansing offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lansing spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 20.8% in Roeland Park.