Tescott, KS vs Waterville, KS

Tescott is moderately more affordable than Waterville, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Tescott scores 60 compared to 67 for Waterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waterville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Tescott is $681/month compared to $917/month in Waterville — a 26% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tescott has cheaper rent, Waterville actually has lower median home values ($90,300 vs $98,800).

Median household income in Tescott is $81,964 compared to $70,625 in Waterville (+16.1%). Tescott offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Tescott spend roughly 10% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Waterville.