Clay Center, KS vs Valley Center, KS

Clay Center is moderately more affordable than Valley Center, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Clay Center scores 71 compared to 80 for Valley Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Clay Center is $950/month compared to $1,017/month in Valley Center — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clay Center is more affordable at $133,600 median vs $214,300.

Median household income in Clay Center is $56,422 compared to $73,480 in Valley Center (-23.2%). While Valley Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Clay Center spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Valley Center.