Mullinville, KS vs Stafford, KS

Stafford is moderately more affordable than Mullinville, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Mullinville scores 58 compared to 51 for Stafford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mullinville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mullinville is $717/month compared to $491/month in Stafford — a 46% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stafford has cheaper rent, Mullinville actually has lower median home values ($56,300 vs $64,800).

Median household income in Mullinville is $71,250 compared to $38,424 in Stafford (+85.4%). While Mullinville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mullinville spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Stafford.