Selden, KS vs Wilson, KS

Selden is moderately more affordable than Wilson, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Selden scores 56 compared to 60 for Wilson, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wilson can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Selden is $567/month compared to $744/month in Wilson — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Selden has cheaper rent, Wilson actually has lower median home values ($75,700 vs $92,500).

Median household income in Selden is $51,071 compared to $58,214 in Wilson (-12.3%). While Wilson is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Selden spend roughly 13.3% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Wilson.