Pretty Prairie, KS vs Smith Center, KS

Smith Center is moderately more affordable than Pretty Prairie, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Pretty Prairie scores 63 compared to 58 for Smith Center, 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 $646/month in Smith Center — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Smith Center has cheaper rent, Pretty Prairie actually has lower median home values ($83,500 vs $84,600).

Median household income in Pretty Prairie is $57,969 compared to $53,963 in Smith Center (+7.4%). The higher salaries in Pretty Prairie partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Pretty Prairie spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.4% in Smith Center.