Hiawatha, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Brown County / Hiawatha / Zip Codes

Hiawatha cost of living score
71.9
Less expensive
28.1% lower
than the US average
13.5% lower
than the Kansas average
Hiawatha, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 71.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 28.1% lower than the U.S. average and 13.5% higher than the average for Kansas.

Hiawatha, KS

Housing costs in Hiawatha?
A typical home costs $112,100, which is 66.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 42.2% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hiawatha costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.8% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Hiawatha?
To live comfortably in Hiawatha, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $21,600 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hiawatha?
The cost of living in Hiawatha, KS is relatively low compared to other communities. According to Best Places, the cost of living index for Hiawatha is 78, which is much lower than the United States average of 100. Housing costs make up a large portion of the overall cost of living in this area and are significantly lower than more metropolitan areas. The median home value in Hiawatha is $86,400, which is quite a bit lower than the national median home value of $231,200. Additionally, as far as groceries and dining out go, prices are highly affordable- only 1 percent higher than the U.S. average. This makes it easy to live comfortably in Hiawatha without breaking your budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHiawathaKansasUnited States
  71.983.1100.0
  92.493100
  106.7103.9100.0
  29.860.8100.0
  $112,100$194,100$338,100
  107.4%104.4%100.0%
  60.779.3100.0
  81.894.8100.0

   100=National Average

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