Hesston, KS vs Valley Falls, KS

Valley Falls is moderately more affordable than Hesston, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Hesston scores 68 compared to 62 for Valley Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hesston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hesston is $722/month compared to $734/month in Valley Falls — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hesston has cheaper rent, Valley Falls actually has lower median home values ($118,200 vs $183,000).

Median household income in Hesston is $72,620 compared to $43,333 in Valley Falls (+67.6%). While Hesston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hesston spend roughly 11.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Valley Falls.