Lebanon, KS vs Rolla, KS

Lebanon is moderately more affordable than Rolla, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Lebanon scores 51 compared to 58 for Rolla, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rolla can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lebanon is $550/month compared to $713/month in Rolla — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lebanon is more affordable at $36,300 median vs $69,200.

Median household income in Lebanon is $38,125 compared to $61,250 in Rolla (-37.8%). While Rolla is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lebanon spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Rolla.