Lowell, KS vs Scranton, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Scranton is 20.8% cheaper than Lowell. With a cost index of 56 vs 67, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Scranton to Lowell should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lowell is $937/month compared to $642/month in Scranton — a 46% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scranton is more affordable at $75,500 median vs $110,700.

Median household income in Lowell is $88,214 compared to $53,767 in Scranton (+64.1%). While Lowell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 14.3% in Scranton.