Marion, KS Cost of Living


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Marion cost of living score
71.7
Less expensive
28.3% lower
than the US average
13.7% lower
than the Kansas average
Marion, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.3% lower than the U.S. average and 13.7% higher than the average for Kansas.

Marion, KS

Housing costs in Marion?
A typical home costs $118,700, which is 64.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 38.8% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marion 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 Marion?
To live comfortably in Marion, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $22,680 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marion?
The cost of living in Marion, KS is quite affordable. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, the cost of living index for Marion is slightly below the national average. In addition, the median home value in Marion is significantly lower than both the Kansas and U.S. averages at $80,100. This affordability makes Marion an ideal place to live for those looking for an affordable yet quality lifestyle. Moreover, housing costs are relatively low across the board with a monthly rent rate well below that of most comparable cities in Kansas and around the country. All these factors make it easy to see why so many people choose to live in Marion, KS!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarionKansasUnited States
  71.783.1100.0
  91.993100
  104.0103.9100.0
  27.960.8100.0
  $118,700$194,100$338,100
  108.3%104.4%100.0%
  69.679.3100.0
  87.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

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