Tonganoxie, KS vs Wellsville, KS

Tonganoxie, KS and Wellsville, KS have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Tonganoxie scores 86 while Wellsville scores 85 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Tonganoxie is $1,158/month compared to $1,264/month in Wellsville — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Tonganoxie has cheaper rent, Wellsville actually has lower median home values ($166,100 vs $227,700).

Median household income in Tonganoxie is $77,500 compared to $67,292 in Wellsville (+15.2%). While Tonganoxie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Tonganoxie spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 22.5% in Wellsville.