Wichita, Kansas vs. Valley Center, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley Center, Kansas is 5.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,512 in Valley Center, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, Kansas is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Valley Center
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Valley Center, KS
Compared to Wichita, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher