Stockton, KS vs Waverly, KS

Stockton is moderately more affordable than Waverly, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Stockton scores 60 compared to 65 for Waverly, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waverly can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Stockton is $719/month compared to $935/month in Waverly — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Stockton has cheaper rent, Waverly actually has lower median home values ($85,000 vs $85,300).

Median household income in Stockton is $60,964 compared to $58,958 in Waverly (+3.4%). Stockton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Stockton spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Waverly.