Osawatomie, KS vs Ottawa, KS

Osawatomie, KS and Ottawa, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.2% difference in their overall index. Osawatomie scores 73 while Ottawa scores 74 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Osawatomie is $948/month compared to $949/month in Ottawa — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Osawatomie is more affordable at $137,400 median vs $165,700.

Median household income in Osawatomie is $55,612 compared to $64,655 in Ottawa (-14%). While Ottawa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Osawatomie spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Ottawa.