Howard, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Elk County / Howard / Zip Codes

Howard cost of living score
68.7
Less expensive
31.3% lower
than the US average
17.3% lower
than the Kansas average
Howard, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.3% lower than the U.S. average and 17.3% higher than the average for Kansas.

Howard, KS

Housing costs in Howard?
A typical home costs $65,100, which is 80.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.5% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Howard costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 36.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Howard?
To live comfortably in Howard, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $22,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Howard?
The cost of living in Howard, KS is relatively low compared to other parts of the country. The median home price is around $76,000, and the average rent for a two bedroom apartment is around $477 per month. Taxes are also comparatively lower than in other places; sales tax is 7.75%, income tax is 6.5%, and there are no state or local income taxes. The overall cost of living index for Howard, KS is 85 which is lower than the national average of 100. This makes Howard a great option for people looking for affordable housing options with access to amenities like shopping, dining, and entertainment.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHowardKansasUnited States
  68.783.1100.0
  89.893100
  102.5103.9100.0
  17.060.8100.0
  $65,100$194,100$338,100
  106.5%104.4%100.0%
  83.179.3100.0
  79.194.8100.0

   100=National Average

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