Cottonwood Falls, KS vs Mound Valley, KS

Mound Valley is moderately more affordable than Cottonwood Falls, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Cottonwood Falls scores 59 compared to 52 for Mound Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cottonwood Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cottonwood Falls is $688/month compared to $571/month in Mound Valley — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mound Valley is more affordable at $46,700 median vs $85,200.

Median household income in Cottonwood Falls is $48,631 compared to $40,972 in Mound Valley (+18.7%). While Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Falls spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 16.7% in Mound Valley.