Randolph, KS vs Waverly, KS

Waverly is moderately more affordable than Randolph, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Randolph scores 74 compared to 65 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Randolph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Randolph is $960/month compared to $935/month in Waverly — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waverly is more affordable at $85,000 median vs $156,800.

Median household income in Randolph is $71,071 compared to $58,958 in Waverly (+20.5%). While Randolph is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Randolph spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Waverly.