St. Marys, KS vs Wellington, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wellington is 18.1% cheaper than St. Marys. With a cost index of 63 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wellington to St. Marys should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Marys is $863/month compared to $786/month in Wellington — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellington is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in St. Marys is $71,723 compared to $49,526 in Wellington (+44.8%). 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 19% in Wellington.