Perry, KS vs South Hutchinson, KS

South Hutchinson is moderately more affordable than Perry, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Perry scores 69 compared to 60 for South Hutchinson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Perry can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Perry is $803/month compared to $555/month in South Hutchinson — a 45% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Hutchinson is more affordable at $147,900 median vs $173,800.

Median household income in Perry is $82,589 compared to $42,221 in South Hutchinson (+95.6%). While Perry is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Perry spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.8% in South Hutchinson.