Pittsburg, KS vs Salina, KS

Pittsburg is moderately more affordable than Salina, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Pittsburg scores 64 compared to 72 for Salina, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Salina can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pittsburg is $840/month compared to $911/month in Salina — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pittsburg is more affordable at $110,800 median vs $164,500.

Median household income in Pittsburg is $40,220 compared to $60,624 in Salina (-33.7%). While Salina is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pittsburg spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Salina.