Montezuma, KS vs Sterling, KS

Sterling is moderately more affordable than Montezuma, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Montezuma scores 66 compared to 61 for Sterling, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Montezuma can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montezuma is $839/month compared to $618/month in Sterling — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sterling has cheaper rent, Montezuma actually has lower median home values ($119,000 vs $130,200).

Median household income in Montezuma is $56,607 compared to $51,304 in Sterling (+10.3%). While Montezuma is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montezuma spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Sterling.