Altoona, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Wilson County / Altoona / Zip Codes

Altoona cost of living score
68.8
Less expensive
31.2% lower
than the US average
17.2% lower
than the Kansas average
Altoona, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% lower than the U.S. average and 17.2% higher than the average for Kansas.

Altoona, KS

Housing costs in Altoona?
A typical home costs $95,900, which is 71.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.6% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Altoona costs $780 per month, which is 45.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 24.4% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Altoona?
To live comfortably in Altoona, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $18,360 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Altoona?
The cost of living in Altoona, KS is quite low compared to the national average. The median home value is approximately $90,000 and the median household income is around $48,000. This means that housing expenses remain relatively low due to the fact that homes are affordable for the majority of people. Additionally, essential services including groceries and transportation costs are below average when compared to other cities in the US. All of these factors make Altoona a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live with access to necessary amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAltoonaKansasUnited States
  68.883.1100.0
  90.793100
  102.2103.9100.0
  11.860.8100.0
  $95,900$194,100$338,100
  103.7%104.4%100.0%
  67.279.3100.0
  78.294.8100.0

   100=National Average

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