Independence, KS Cost of Living


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Independence cost of living score
67.1
Less expensive
32.9% lower
than the US average
19.3% lower
than the Kansas average
Independence, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.9% lower than the U.S. average and 19.3% higher than the average for Kansas.

Independence, KS

Housing costs in Independence?
A typical home costs $90,200, which is 73.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.5% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Independence costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Independence?
To live comfortably in Independence, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $21,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Independence?
The cost of living in Independence, KS is quite affordable compared to many other cities within the United States. A single person can live comfortably on an annual salary of about $25,000 and a family of four can get by with an annual salary of around $50,000. The average cost for housing is approximately $850 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. The overall cost of groceries and transportation are also quite reasonable. In addition, there are many local businesses that offer discounts and special deals to help keep costs low.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIndependenceKansasUnited States
  67.183.1100.0
  90.393100
  99.9103.9100.0
  21.760.8100.0
  $90,200$194,100$338,100
  107.5%104.4%100.0%
  65.079.3100.0
  87.394.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 18 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 18 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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