Macksville, KS vs Syracuse, KS

Macksville is moderately more affordable than Syracuse, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Macksville scores 55 compared to 65 for Syracuse, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Syracuse 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 $773/month in Syracuse — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Macksville is more affordable at $92,500 median vs $124,400.

Median household income in Macksville is $55,214 compared to $54,615 in Syracuse (+1.1%). Macksville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Macksville spend roughly 11.8% of their income on rent, less than the 17% in Syracuse.