Marion, KS vs Minneola, KS

Marion is moderately more affordable than Minneola, with a 13.5% lower cost of living index. Marion scores 59 compared to 69 for Minneola, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Minneola can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marion is $688/month compared to $977/month in Minneola — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $89,600 median vs $95,700.

Median household income in Marion is $60,756 compared to $65,417 in Minneola (-7.1%). The higher salaries in Minneola partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Marion spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Minneola.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 55.9°F). Marion receives more rainfall at 32.6" per year compared to 22" in Minneola.