Galena, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Cherokee County / Galena / Zip Codes

Galena cost of living score
68.6
Less expensive
31.4% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Kansas average
Galena, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.4% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Kansas.

Galena, KS

Housing costs in Galena?
A typical home costs $79,000, which is 76.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.3% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Galena costs $710 per month, which is 50.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 36.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Galena?
To live comfortably in Galena, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $15,120 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Galena?
Galena, KS offers residents a low cost of living. The average cost of living in the town is 8% lower than the U.S. average. In addition to a low cost of living, Galena has access to quality housing and healthcare services at an affordable price. The median home value in Galena is $86,400, which is much lower than the national median home value of $184,700. The median rent price is also relatively low compared to other cities in Kansas and the United States at large. Residents can find rental prices for one-bedroom apartments as low as $550 a month. Groceries and other basic goods are comparatively cheaper than in other nearby towns and cities, making everyday purchases more affordable for residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesGalenaKansasUnited States
  68.683.1100.0
  91.493100
  99.4103.9100.0
  22.360.8100.0
  $79,000$194,100$338,100
  104.6%104.4%100.0%
  68.979.3100.0
  77.294.8100.0

   100=National Average

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