Ness City, KS vs Williamsburg, KS

Ness City is moderately more affordable than Williamsburg, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Ness City scores 60 compared to 68 for Williamsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Williamsburg 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 $950/month in Williamsburg — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ness City has cheaper rent, Williamsburg actually has lower median home values ($98,500 vs $100,300).

Median household income in Ness City is $65,982 compared to $57,708 in Williamsburg (+14.3%). Ness City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ness City spend roughly 12.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Williamsburg.