Stafford, KS vs Walnut, KS

Walnut is moderately more affordable than Stafford, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Stafford scores 51 compared to 47 for Walnut, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stafford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stafford is $491/month compared to $438/month in Walnut — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Walnut is more affordable at $25,800 median vs $64,800.

Median household income in Stafford is $38,424 compared to $53,661 in Walnut (-28.4%). 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 Stafford spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 9.8% in Walnut.