Macksville, KS vs Moscow, KS

Macksville is moderately more affordable than Moscow, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Macksville scores 55 compared to 64 for Moscow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Moscow can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Macksville is $542/month compared to $850/month in Moscow — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Macksville has cheaper rent, Moscow actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $92,500).

Median household income in Macksville is $55,214 compared to $74,375 in Moscow (-25.8%). While Moscow is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Macksville spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 13.7% in Moscow.