Pretty Prairie, KS vs Severy, KS

Severy is moderately more affordable than Pretty Prairie, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Pretty Prairie scores 63 compared to 55 for Severy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pretty Prairie can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pretty Prairie is $813/month compared to $725/month in Severy — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Severy is more affordable at $28,000 median vs $83,500.

Median household income in Pretty Prairie is $57,969 compared to $34,500 in Severy (+68%). While Pretty Prairie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pretty Prairie spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Severy.