Andover, KS vs Fort Riley, KS

Fort Riley is moderately more affordable than Andover, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Andover scores 99 compared to 89 for Fort Riley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Andover can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andover is $1,481/month compared to $1,283/month in Fort Riley — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Riley is more affordable at $222,100 median vs $272,600.

Median household income in Andover is $106,676 compared to $52,823 in Fort Riley (+101.9%). While Andover is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andover spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29.1% in Fort Riley.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 55°F). Andover receives more rainfall at 32.6" per year compared to 32.2" in Fort Riley.