Osage City, KS vs Wellington, KS

Wellington is moderately more affordable than Osage City, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Osage City scores 66 compared to 63 for Wellington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Osage City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Osage City is $833/month compared to $786/month in Wellington — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellington is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $135,400.

Median household income in Osage City is $63,393 compared to $49,526 in Wellington (+28%). While Osage 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 Osage City spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Wellington.