Abilene, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Dickinson County / Abilene / Zip Codes

Abilene cost of living score
75
Less expensive
25.0% lower
than the US average
9.7% lower
than the Kansas average
Abilene, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.0% lower than the U.S. average and 9.7% higher than the average for Kansas.

Abilene, KS

Housing costs in Abilene?
A typical home costs $128,800, which is 61.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 33.6% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Abilene costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.4% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Abilene?
To live comfortably in Abilene, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Abilene?
The cost of living in Abilene, KS is fairly reasonable compared to other parts of the country. The overall cost of goods and services are slightly below the national average, with grocery items being about 7.8% lower and health care costs being roughly 4% lower than the U.S. average. In addition, housing costs are also quite low, with an average house costing about 40.3% less than in other parts of America. All these factors make Abilene a great place to live for those looking for an affordable city to call home!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAbileneKansasUnited States
  75.083.1100.0
  93.893100
  105.2103.9100.0
  38.860.8100.0
  $128,800$194,100$338,100
  108.4%104.4%100.0%
  70.579.3100.0
  83.494.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I'm from the northeast but I've lived a few miles outside of Abilene for 40+ years and I thank God every morning for putting me and my family here. I would say that the  More

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Over 4 years ago

it suck here with all the cowardly, backstabbing two bit  More

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Over 4 years ago

self-centered .Greedy. Backstabbers. Cowards.. I'm free from you jerks and living way  More

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