Palmer, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Washington County / Palmer / Zip Codes

Palmer cost of living score
72.8
Less expensive
27.2% lower
than the US average
12.4% lower
than the Kansas average
Palmer, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.2% lower than the U.S. average and 12.4% higher than the average for Kansas.

Palmer, KS

Housing costs in Palmer?
A typical home costs $191,800, which is 43.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.2% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palmer costs $770 per month, which is 46.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Palmer?
To live comfortably in Palmer, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $36,720 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palmer?
Palmer, KS is an affordable place to live as the cost of living is almost 9% lower than the national average. The median home price in the town is $103,200 and housing expenses make up 31% of the total cost of living in the area. Utilities tend to be more expensive than other areas at approximately 10% higher than average nationwide. Groceries and healthcare are also slightly higher than the national average, but overall, Palmer offers an appealing option for those looking for a moderate-cost lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPalmerKansasUnited States
  72.883.1100.0
  93.793100
  106.9103.9100.0
  27.060.8100.0
  $191,800$194,100$338,100
  108.6%104.4%100.0%
  69.979.3100.0
  78.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

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