Durham, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Marion County / Durham / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Durham, Kansas?
$1,440 / month
for a family, 73.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $17,280 for the year for a family.
$1,967 / month
for a single person, 58.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $23,600 for the year for a single person.

Durham cost of living score
71.7
Less expensive
28.3% lower
than the US average
13.7% lower
than the Kansas average
Durham, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.3% lower than the U.S. average and 13.7% higher than the average for Kansas.

Durham, KS

Housing costs in Durham?
A typical home costs $90,600, which is 73.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.3% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Durham costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Durham?
To live comfortably in Durham, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $23,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Durham?
The cost of living in Durham, KS is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the region. The median home price is $156,400, which is well below the U.S. median of $226,800. Additionally, housing expenses such as utilities and property taxes are also lower than most locations. Food costs are generally average for the area, with groceries costing about 10% less than the national average. Transportation costs are also reasonable due to the close proximity of many amenities and services in the city. All in all, Durham offers a great quality of life at a very budget-friendly price point.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDurhamKansasUnited States
    Unlock83.1100.0
  91.2  Unlock100.0
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  13.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,100$338,100
  107.7  Unlock100.0
    Unlock79.3100.0
  87.2  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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