Ness City, KS vs Scammon, KS

Scammon is moderately more affordable than Ness City, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Ness City scores 60 compared to 54 for Scammon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ness City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ness City is $679/month compared to $590/month in Scammon — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Scammon is more affordable at $81,700 median vs $100,300.

Median household income in Ness City is $65,982 compared to $63,125 in Scammon (+4.5%). Ness City 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 Ness City spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.2% in Scammon.