Merriam, KS Cost of Living


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Merriam cost of living score
106.2
More expensive
6.2% higher
than the US average
27.8% higher
than the Kansas average
Merriam, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.2% higher than the U.S. average and 27.8% higher than the average for Kansas.

Merriam, KS

Housing costs in Merriam?
A typical home costs $272,600, which is 19.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.4% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Merriam costs $1,170 per month, which is 18.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.1% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Merriam?
To live comfortably in Merriam, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $52,200 for a family, and $40,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Merriam?
The cost of living in Merriam, KS is quite reasonable. Housing is one of the most affordable costs in the area, with median home prices at around $150,000. The median rent price comes in at around $1,100 to $1,200 per month for a two-bedroom apartment or house. In addition to housing costs being reasonably low, utilities are also relatively affordable and the overall cost of living is about 8% lower than the national average. Transportation costs are fairly reasonable as well, with an average commute time of just 25 minutes. Overall, Merriam is an excellent place to live thanks to its reasonably priced cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMerriamKansasUnited States
  106.283.1100.0
  98.593100
  101.2103.9100.0
  85.760.8100.0
  $272,600$194,100$338,100
  99.7%104.4%100.0%
  83.179.3100.0
  124.494.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 15 years ago

n my opinion "Dan Leaps" pesonal agenda to promote (at best) a dead style of music is a direct reflecton of his failure in the music business. Creating a political  More

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