Irving, Texas vs. Valley Center, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, Kansas is 16.0% cheaper than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,221 in Valley Center, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, Kansas is cheaper than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Valley Center
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. Valley Center, KS
Compared to Irving, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower