Ogden, KS vs Scott City, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Scott City is 15.7% cheaper than Ogden. With a cost index of 68 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Scott City to Ogden should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ogden is $1,164/month compared to $778/month in Scott City — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scott City has cheaper rent, Ogden actually has lower median home values ($149,700 vs $166,400).

Median household income in Ogden is $61,953 compared to $54,026 in Scott City (+14.7%). The higher salaries in Ogden partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ogden spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Scott City.