2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
McPherson, KS vs Hillsboro, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Hillsboro or is it cheaper to live in McPherson?
- Hillsboro is 8.9% less expensive than McPherson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Hillsboro or McPherson?
- Hillsboro housing costs are 35.1% less expensive than McPherson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in McPherson or is Health Care more affordable in Hillsboro.
- Health related expenses are 2.7% more in Hillsboro.
 McPherson, KSHillsboro, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock71.7100
 Food & Groceries96.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.0100
 Housing57.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$129,700$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock60.0100
 Miscellaneous118.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Mcpherson    6 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks;  More

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This is an ok place to live if you are white straight christan republican and like to think you're the only ones on this planet. If not, it's the most racially  More

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Over 16 years ago

McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle,  More

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Reviews for Hillsboro    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

In case you were wondering, the "other Christian" percentage listed under religion is mostly made up of Mennonite Brethren. Hillsboro was founded by Mennonites and many  More

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