Kansas, IL Cost of Living


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United States / Illinois / No Metro Area / Edgar County / Kansas / Zip Codes

Kansas cost of living score
68
Less expensive
32.0% lower
than the US average
27.4% lower
than the Illinois average
Kansas, Illinois 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 27.4% higher than the average for Illinois.

Kansas, IL

Housing costs in Kansas?
A typical home costs $59,000, which is 82.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 75.6% less expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kansas costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 80.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Kansas?
To live comfortably in Kansas, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $11,160 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kansas?
The cost of living in Kansas, IL is relatively low compared to other areas of the state. The median home value in Kansas is $68,500, which is much lower than the national average of $184,700. Additionally, the median household income in Kansas is $54,191 compared to the national average of $57,652. This reflects the lower cost of living in this area due to its rural location and small population size. The cost of groceries and utilities are also very affordable with locals often enjoying discounts on these services. Overall, Kansas provides an excellent quality of life for its residents at a fraction of the cost that one would typically pay in a larger city or metropolitan area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKansasIllinoisUnited States
  68.093.7100.0
  90.194100
  110.796.9100.0
  20.680.2100.0
  $59,000$241,700$338,100
  95.1%97.7%100.0%
  65.5106.2100.0
  93.9107.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

i live here and i go to the school here and its so nice i hve been here for about 7  More

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