Sterling, KS Cost of Living


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Sterling cost of living score
68
Less expensive
32.0% lower
than the US average
18.2% lower
than the Kansas average
Sterling, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.0% lower than the U.S. average and 18.2% higher than the average for Kansas.

Sterling, KS

Housing costs in Sterling?
A typical home costs $106,900, which is 68.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.9% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sterling costs $740 per month, which is 48.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.1% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Sterling?
To live comfortably in Sterling, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $20,520 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sterling?
Sterling, KS is a great place to live for those looking for an affordable cost of living. The cost of housing in the city is very reasonable with many homes averaging under $100,000. Additionally, the average cost of groceries and utilities are below the national average, making Sterling very attractive to budget-minded shoppers. Considering the low property taxes and generous salaries offered in the area, Sterling provides an ideal balance between cost of living and earning potential for its citizens.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSterlingKansasUnited States
  68.083.1100.0
  91.793100
  102.4103.9100.0
  34.660.8100.0
  $106,900$194,100$338,100
  102.4%104.4%100.0%
  65.679.3100.0
  85.294.8100.0

   100=National Average

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