Lehigh, KS vs Potwin, KS

Potwin is moderately more affordable than Lehigh, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Lehigh scores 69 compared to 65 for Potwin, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lehigh can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lehigh is $1,009/month compared to $856/month in Potwin — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Potwin has cheaper rent, Lehigh actually has lower median home values ($85,700 vs $95,000).

Median household income in Lehigh is $83,125 compared to $38,833 in Potwin (+114.1%). While Lehigh is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lehigh spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.5% in Potwin.