Lucas, KS vs St. Francis, KS

Lucas is moderately more affordable than St. Francis, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Lucas scores 52 compared to 60 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Francis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lucas is $531/month compared to $705/month in St. Francis — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lucas is more affordable at $52,800 median vs $95,000.

Median household income in Lucas is $39,453 compared to $45,324 in St. Francis (-13%). The higher salaries in St. Francis partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Lucas spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in St. Francis.