Elkhart, Kansas vs. Abilene, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Kansas is 1.6% more expensive than Elkhart, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,815 in Abilene, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Kansas is more expensive than Elkhart, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Abilene
than in Elkhart, Kansas
Elkhart, KS vs. Abilene, KS
Compared to Elkhart, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower