Minneola, KS vs Oakley, KS

Oakley is moderately more affordable than Minneola, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Minneola scores 69 compared to 65 for Oakley, 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 Minneola is $977/month compared to $781/month in Oakley — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oakley has cheaper rent, Minneola actually has lower median home values ($95,700 vs $118,700).

Median household income in Minneola is $65,417 compared to $69,778 in Oakley (-6.2%). Oakley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Minneola spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Oakley.