Riley, KS vs Walton, KS

Walton is moderately more affordable than Riley, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Riley scores 84 compared to 79 for Walton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Riley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Riley is $1,301/month compared to $1,326/month in Walton — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Riley has cheaper rent, Walton actually has lower median home values ($90,000 vs $164,000).

Median household income in Riley is $78,125 compared to $60,625 in Walton (+28.9%). While Riley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Riley spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 26.2% in Walton.