Russell, KS vs Silver Lake, KS

Russell is moderately more affordable than Silver Lake, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Russell scores 63 compared to 70 for Silver Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Silver Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Russell is $744/month compared to $877/month in Silver Lake — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Russell is more affordable at $109,400 median vs $168,900.

Median household income in Russell is $51,347 compared to $56,857 in Silver Lake (-9.7%). The higher salaries in Silver Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Russell spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.5% in Silver Lake.