Sedgwick, KS vs Wamego, KS

Sedgwick is moderately more affordable than Wamego, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Sedgwick scores 74 compared to 78 for Wamego, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wamego can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Sedgwick is $933/month compared to $1,032/month in Wamego — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sedgwick is more affordable at $170,900 median vs $187,700.

Median household income in Sedgwick is $81,912 compared to $82,756 in Wamego (-1%). Wamego does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Sedgwick spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Wamego.