Otis, KS vs St. Francis, KS

St. Francis is moderately more affordable than Otis, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Otis scores 66 compared to 60 for St. Francis, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Otis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Otis is $964/month compared to $705/month in St. Francis — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Francis has cheaper rent, Otis actually has lower median home values ($63,100 vs $95,000).

Median household income in Otis is $61,111 compared to $45,324 in St. Francis (+34.8%). While Otis is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Otis spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in St. Francis.