Lebo, KS vs Sterling, KS

Sterling is moderately more affordable than Lebo, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Lebo scores 67 compared to 61 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lebo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lebo is $880/month compared to $618/month in Sterling — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sterling has cheaper rent, Lebo actually has lower median home values ($129,200 vs $130,200).

Median household income in Lebo is $63,333 compared to $51,304 in Sterling (+23.4%). While Lebo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lebo spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Sterling.