Parsons, KS vs Scott City, KS

Parsons is moderately more affordable than Scott City, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Parsons scores 59 compared to 68 for Scott City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scott City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Parsons is $743/month compared to $778/month in Scott City — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Parsons is more affordable at $70,300 median vs $166,400.

Median household income in Parsons is $50,838 compared to $54,026 in Scott City (-5.9%). Scott City does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Parsons spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.3% in Scott City.