Columbus, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Cherokee County / Columbus / Zip Codes

Columbus cost of living score
68.6
Less expensive
31.4% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Kansas average
Columbus, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.4% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Kansas.

Columbus, KS

Housing costs in Columbus?
A typical home costs $106,200, which is 68.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.3% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbus costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Columbus?
To live comfortably in Columbus, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbus?
Columbus, KS is a reasonably affordable place to live. The cost of living in the city is around 4% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially low, with an average of $85,000 for a three-bedroom home. There are also plenty of rental options available, with a median rent price of $650 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Other costs like utilities and groceries are also quite reasonable. Overall, Columbus provides residents with a comfortable lifestyle at an affordable cost.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesColumbusKansasUnited States
  68.683.1100.0
  90.593100
  99.4103.9100.0
  22.860.8100.0
  $106,200$194,100$338,100
  104.6%104.4%100.0%
  66.379.3100.0
  77.094.8100.0

   100=National Average

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