Pleasanton, KS vs Scott City, KS

Pleasanton is moderately more affordable than Scott City, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Pleasanton scores 61 compared to 68 for Scott City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scott City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pleasanton is $649/month compared to $778/month in Scott City — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pleasanton is more affordable at $109,400 median vs $166,400.

Median household income in Pleasanton is $51,830 compared to $54,026 in Scott City (-4.1%). Scott City does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Pleasanton spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Scott City.