St. Paul, KS vs WaKeeney, KS

St. Paul is moderately more affordable than WaKeeney, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. St. Paul scores 59 compared to 63 for WaKeeney, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of WaKeeney can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Paul is $681/month compared to $719/month in WaKeeney — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Paul is more affordable at $92,100 median vs $118,000.

Median household income in St. Paul is $37,344 compared to $74,000 in WaKeeney (-49.5%). While WaKeeney 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. Paul spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in WaKeeney.