Paola, KS Cost of Living


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Paola cost of living score
94.9
Less expensive
5.1% lower
than the US average
14.2% higher
than the Kansas average
Paola, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 94.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.1% lower than the U.S. average and 14.2% lower than the average for Kansas.

Paola, KS

Housing costs in Paola?
A typical home costs $318,000, which is 5.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.8% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paola costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $970.

Can I afford Paola?
To live comfortably in Paola, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $60,840 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paola?
The cost of living in Paola, KS is relatively low compared to the national average. According to the Cost of Living Index, the city's overall score is just above 85 out of a possible 100. Housing costs are particularly low, with an average rental rate that falls well below the national average. This makes Paola a great option for families on a budget. Other day-to-day expenses such as transportation and groceries are also quite affordable in this small town. Overall, Paola offers residents an excellent quality of life at a fraction of the cost of other towns and cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPaolaKansasUnited States
  94.983.1100.0
  97.893100
  101.2103.9100.0
  79.860.8100.0
  $318,000$194,100$338,100
  102.3%104.4%100.0%
  98.279.3100.0
  112.394.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

nice small town. Has a Walmart and a Price chopper. Also several GOOD restaurants. The best Mexican food I have had in Kansas at the end of Baptiste. excellent deli in  More

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Over 15 years ago

From this review, Paola sounds like a very nice area. And for the most part, it is. I couldn't of chosen a better place to grow up. You're close enough to the city to  More

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