Scott City, KS vs Yates Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Yates Center is 26.7% cheaper than Scott City. With a cost index of 54 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Yates Center to Scott City should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Scott City is $778/month compared to $590/month in Yates Center — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yates Center is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $166,400.

Median household income in Scott City is $54,026 compared to $43,433 in Yates Center (+24.4%). The higher salaries in Scott City partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Scott City spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.3% in Yates Center.