Goodland, KS vs Valley Falls, KS

Valley Falls is moderately more affordable than Goodland, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Goodland scores 66 compared to 62 for Valley Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goodland is $850/month compared to $734/month in Valley Falls — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Valley Falls has cheaper rent, Goodland actually has lower median home values ($112,800 vs $118,200).

Median household income in Goodland is $53,929 compared to $43,333 in Valley Falls (+24.5%). While Goodland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goodland spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Valley Falls.