St. Paul, KS vs Walnut, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Walnut is 27.5% cheaper than St. Paul. With a cost index of 47 vs 59, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Walnut to St. Paul should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Paul is $681/month compared to $438/month in Walnut — a 56% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut is more affordable at $25,800 median vs $92,100.

Median household income in St. Paul is $37,344 compared to $53,661 in Walnut (-30.4%). Walnut offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of St. Paul spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in Walnut.