St. Marys, KS vs Wakefield, KS

St. Marys, KS and Wakefield, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. St. Marys scores 74 while Wakefield scores 71 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Marys is $863/month compared to $837/month in Wakefield — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wakefield is more affordable at $166,800 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in St. Marys is $71,723 compared to $66,250 in Wakefield (+8.3%). While St. Marys is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Marys spend roughly 14.4% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Wakefield.