Kensington, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Smith County / Kensington / Zip Codes

Kensington cost of living score
67.7
Less expensive
32.3% lower
than the US average
18.5% lower
than the Kansas average
Kensington, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.3% lower than the U.S. average and 18.5% higher than the average for Kansas.

Kensington, KS

Housing costs in Kensington?
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 Kensington costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 40.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Kensington?
To live comfortably in Kensington, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kensington?
The cost of living in Kensington, KS is relatively low compared to other locations around the country. The median home value in Kensington is $99,000 and the median rent is $671, which are both significantly lower than the national averages. Additionally, the unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is below the national average. Despite its smaller size, there are still plenty of amenities in town such as restaurants, bars, stores and more. Overall, Kensington offers a comfortable and affordable living experience that makes it a great place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKensingtonKansasUnited States
  67.783.1100.0
  89.993100
  101.0103.9100.0
  16.760.8100.0
  $90,200$194,100$338,100
  105.9%104.4%100.0%
  65.179.3100.0
  88.194.8100.0

   100=National Average

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