Mound City, KS vs Scandia, KS

Scandia is moderately more affordable than Mound City, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Mound City scores 64 compared to 57 for Scandia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mound City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mound City is $675/month compared to $670/month in Scandia — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scandia is more affordable at $68,300 median vs $132,600.

Median household income in Mound City is $58,681 compared to $49,464 in Scandia (+18.6%). While Mound City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mound City spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.3% in Scandia.