LeRoy, KS vs Yates Center, KS

Yates Center is moderately more affordable than LeRoy, with a 13% lower cost of living index. LeRoy scores 61 compared to 54 for Yates Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of LeRoy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in LeRoy is $738/month compared to $590/month in Yates Center — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates Center is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $90,800.

Median household income in LeRoy is $39,205 compared to $43,433 in Yates Center (-9.7%). Yates Center offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of LeRoy spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Yates Center.