2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Valley Center, KS vs Andover, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Andover or is it cheaper to live in Valley Center?
- Andover is 1.4% more expensive than Valley Center.

Which city has more affordable housing, Andover or Valley Center?
- Andover housing costs are 26.6% more expensive than Valley Center housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Valley Center or is Health Care more affordable in Andover.
- Health related expenses are 1.3% less in Andover.
 Valley Center, KSAndover, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock84.0100
 Food & Groceries96.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.6100
 Housing63.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$291,200$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock82.6100
 Miscellaneous119.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Valley Center    3 Reviews

We moved to Valley Center seven years ago. We found a house on five acres just north of town next to farm acreage. Perfect location as we were returning to the Wichita  More

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We have lived in Valley Center for a couple of years. It was a relatively quiet and friendly town. While it still is, traffic is increasing as more people discover  More

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Over 19 years ago

Valley Center is a wonderful place to raise a family! Its your basic traditional small town with a friendly atmosphere. Everyone knows everyone and you will always walk  More

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Reviews for Andover    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Andover offers the best of both worlds, small enough to be a great place to raise a family, awesome schools, great people, and yet close enough to Wichita to enjoy great  More

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