Frontenac, KS vs Valley Falls, KS

Valley Falls is moderately more affordable than Frontenac, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Frontenac scores 69 compared to 62 for Valley Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frontenac can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frontenac is $847/month compared to $734/month in Valley Falls — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Valley Falls is more affordable at $118,200 median vs $165,400.

Median household income in Frontenac is $56,867 compared to $43,333 in Valley Falls (+31.2%). While Frontenac is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frontenac spend roughly 17.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Valley Falls.