Iola, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Allen County / Iola / Zip Codes

Iola cost of living score
68.8
Less expensive
31.2% lower
than the US average
17.2% lower
than the Kansas average
Iola, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.2% lower than the U.S. average and 17.2% higher than the average for Kansas.

Iola, KS

Housing costs in Iola?
A typical home costs $77,300, which is 77.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 60.2% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Iola costs $720 per month, which is 49.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 34.7% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Iola?
To live comfortably in Iola, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $14,760 for a family, and $22,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Iola?
The cost of living in Iola, KS is quite reasonable. Housing costs are among the lowest in the state, with a median home price of $79,900 and an average rental rate of around $506 per month. Other living expenses like groceries and utilities are also relatively low compared to other cities in the US. Additionally, Iola does not have a state income tax, which makes it even more desirable for those looking for affordable living. All in all, Iola is a great place to live due to its low cost of living and lack of state income tax.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesIolaKansasUnited States
  68.883.1100.0
  91.793100
  101.4103.9100.0
  21.260.8100.0
  $77,300$194,100$338,100
  98.4%104.4%100.0%
  67.279.3100.0
  78.194.8100.0

   100=National Average

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