Benton, KS Cost of Living


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Benton cost of living score
84
Less expensive
16.0% lower
than the US average
1.1% higher
than the Kansas average
Benton, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.0% lower than the U.S. average and 1.1% lower than the average for Kansas.

Benton, KS

Housing costs in Benton?
A typical home costs $268,900, which is 20.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.5% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.2% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Benton?
To live comfortably in Benton, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $51,480 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton?
Benton, KS is known for its affordability, with a cost of living that is below the national average. Housing costs are very reasonable, with an average home price of only $70,000. Goods and services are also much more affordable than in other parts of the country. Groceries cost about 2% lower than the national average, and transportation costs are about 4% lower. Utility bills tend to be more expensive than the national average by around 5%. Overall, Benton provides its residents with a high quality of life at an economical price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBentonKansasUnited States
  84.083.1100.0
  96.893100
  101.6103.9100.0
  69.460.8100.0
  $268,900$194,100$338,100
  105.9%104.4%100.0%
  89.479.3100.0
  118.594.8100.0

   100=National Average

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