Melvern, KS Cost of Living


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Melvern cost of living score
81
Less expensive
19.0% lower
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the Kansas average
Melvern, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for Kansas.

Melvern, KS

Housing costs in Melvern?
A typical home costs $158,700, which is 53.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Melvern costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.8% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Melvern?
To live comfortably in Melvern, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $30,240 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Melvern?
The cost of living in Melvern, KS is relatively low and affordable compared to many other places. The median home cost in the area is just $86,200, which is much lower than the national median of $184,700. Additionally, goods and services are also very reasonably priced compared to other areas. The overall cost of living index in Melvern is 79.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 100. This makes it an ideal place for those looking for a comfortable standard of living at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMelvernKansasUnited States
  81.083.1100.0
  93.693100
  107.4103.9100.0
  41.660.8100.0
  $158,700$194,100$338,100
  105.6%104.4%100.0%
  92.379.3100.0
  97.794.8100.0

   100=National Average

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