Almena, KS vs Valley Falls, KS

Almena is moderately more affordable than Valley Falls, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Almena scores 56 compared to 62 for Valley Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Almena is $667/month compared to $734/month in Valley Falls — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Almena is more affordable at $60,500 median vs $118,200.

Median household income in Almena is $37,083 compared to $43,333 in Valley Falls (-14.4%). While Valley Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Almena spend roughly 21.6% of their income on rent, more than the 20.3% in Valley Falls.