Pawnee Rock, KS vs Wilson, KS

Pawnee Rock is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Pawnee Rock scores 54 compared to 60 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pawnee Rock is $592/month compared to $744/month in Wilson — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pawnee Rock is more affordable at $63,500 median vs $75,700.

Median household income in Pawnee Rock is $47,188 compared to $58,214 in Wilson (-18.9%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pawnee Rock spend roughly 15.1% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Wilson.