Smith Center, KS vs Wamego, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Smith Center is 26.3% cheaper than Wamego. With a cost index of 58 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Smith Center to Wamego should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Smith Center is $646/month compared to $1,032/month in Wamego — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Smith Center is more affordable at $84,600 median vs $187,700.

Median household income in Smith Center is $53,963 compared to $82,756 in Wamego (-34.8%). 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 Smith Center spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Wamego.