Ottawa, KS Cost of Living


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Ottawa cost of living score
80.2
Less expensive
19.8% lower
than the US average
3.5% lower
than the Kansas average
Ottawa, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.8% lower than the U.S. average and 3.5% higher than the average for Kansas.

Ottawa, KS

Housing costs in Ottawa?
A typical home costs $176,800, which is 47.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.9% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ottawa costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Ottawa?
To live comfortably in Ottawa, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $28,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ottawa?
The cost of living in Ottawa, KS is quite reasonable. The median home value in the area is around $135,000, which is significantly lower than the national average. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $570 per month, making it much easier to find an affordable place to live in the city. Food costs are also moderately priced across the board. Staple items like bread and milk are usually priced around the same as national averages. Additionally, residents do not need to worry about sales taxes, as there are none in Ottawa or anywhere else in Kansas. All in all, Ottawa offers a comfortable and affordable place to live with plenty of amenities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOttawaKansasUnited States
  80.283.1100.0
  94.293100
  106.1103.9100.0
  48.460.8100.0
  $176,800$194,100$338,100
  106.3%104.4%100.0%
  71.579.3100.0
  98.394.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

I have been living here since 2010, and I absolutely love it here. Everyone is so nice, it has a rich history, and it's really pretty. It's urban and country-like at the  More

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