Phillipsburg, KS vs Ulysses, KS

Phillipsburg is moderately more affordable than Ulysses, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Phillipsburg scores 59 compared to 62 for Ulysses, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ulysses can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Phillipsburg is $654/month compared to $692/month in Ulysses — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Phillipsburg is more affordable at $93,900 median vs $123,100.

Median household income in Phillipsburg is $58,125 compared to $63,765 in Ulysses (-8.8%). While Ulysses is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Phillipsburg spend roughly 13.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Ulysses.