Silver Lake, KS vs Wamego, KS

Silver Lake is moderately more affordable than Wamego, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Silver Lake scores 70 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 Silver Lake is $877/month compared to $1,032/month in Wamego — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silver Lake is more affordable at $168,900 median vs $187,700.

Median household income in Silver Lake is $56,857 compared to $82,756 in Wamego (-31.3%). While Wamego is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Silver Lake spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 15% in Wamego.