Plainville, KS vs St. Paul, KS

Plainville, KS and St. Paul, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4% difference in their overall index. Plainville scores 62 while St. Paul scores 59 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Plainville is $767/month compared to $681/month in St. Paul — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while St. Paul has cheaper rent, Plainville actually has lower median home values ($89,000 vs $92,100).

Median household income in Plainville is $60,526 compared to $37,344 in St. Paul (+62.1%). While Plainville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Plainville spend roughly 15.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in St. Paul.