Ellsworth, KS vs Valley Center, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Ellsworth is 19.8% cheaper than Valley Center. With a cost index of 64 vs 80, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Ellsworth to Valley Center should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Ellsworth is $693/month compared to $1,017/month in Valley Center — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $143,600 median vs $214,300.

Median household income in Ellsworth is $65,357 compared to $73,480 in Valley Center (-11.1%). The higher salaries in Valley Center partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Ellsworth spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Valley Center.