Fairfax, KS Cost of Living


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Fairfax cost of living score
81
Less expensive
19.0% lower
than the US average
2.5% lower
than the Kansas average
Fairfax, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.5% higher than the average for Kansas.

Fairfax, KS

Housing costs in Fairfax?
A typical home costs $234,900, which is 30.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.0% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fairfax costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 2.0% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Fairfax?
To live comfortably in Fairfax, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $45,000 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fairfax?
Fairfax, KS is located in the middle of rural America and boasts an affordable cost of living. According to BestPlaces.net, Fairfax has a cost of living index of 78.3 which is nearly 20 points below the national average. The median home price in Fairfax is $77,900 which makes housing extremely affordable when compared to other parts of the country. Despite being a smaller town with fewer amenities than larger cities, residents of Fairfax are able to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of rural America at a fraction of the cost compared to other areas in the US.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFairfaxKansasUnited States
  81.083.1100.0
  9493100
  107.4103.9100.0
  61.360.8100.0
  $234,900$194,100$338,100
  105.6%104.4%100.0%
  92.379.3100.0
  97.894.8100.0

   100=National Average

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