Rolla, KS vs Severy, KS

Severy is moderately more affordable than Rolla, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Rolla scores 58 compared to 55 for Severy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rolla can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Rolla is $713/month compared to $725/month in Severy — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rolla has cheaper rent, Severy actually has lower median home values ($28,000 vs $69,200).

Median household income in Rolla is $61,250 compared to $34,500 in Severy (+77.5%). While Rolla is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Rolla spend roughly 14% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Severy.