Paxico, KS vs St. Paul, KS

Paxico is moderately more affordable than St. Paul, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Paxico scores 51 compared to 59 for St. Paul, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Paul can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Paxico is $342/month compared to $681/month in St. Paul — a 50% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Paxico has cheaper rent, St. Paul actually has lower median home values ($92,100 vs $132,000).

Median household income in Paxico is $61,250 compared to $37,344 in St. Paul (+64%). Paxico offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Paxico spend roughly 6.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in St. Paul.