Minneola, KS vs Wellsville, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Minneola is 18.8% cheaper than Wellsville. With a cost index of 69 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Minneola to Wellsville should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Minneola is $977/month compared to $1,264/month in Wellsville — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Minneola is more affordable at $95,700 median vs $166,100.

Median household income in Minneola is $65,417 compared to $67,292 in Wellsville (-2.8%). Wellsville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Minneola spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Wellsville.