Marysville, KS vs St. John, KS

Marysville is moderately more affordable than St. John, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Marysville scores 60 compared to 64 for St. John, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. John can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Marysville is $664/month compared to $832/month in St. John — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Marysville has cheaper rent, St. John actually has lower median home values ($90,900 vs $110,000).

Median household income in Marysville is $61,607 compared to $71,726 in St. John (-14.1%). While St. John is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Marysville spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in St. John.