Pittsburg, KS Cost of Living


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Pittsburg cost of living score
69.1
Less expensive
30.9% lower
than the US average
16.8% lower
than the Kansas average
Pittsburg, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.9% lower than the U.S. average and 16.8% higher than the average for Kansas.

Pittsburg, KS

Housing costs in Pittsburg?
A typical home costs $114,400, which is 66.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.1% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pittsburg costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.5% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Pittsburg?
To live comfortably in Pittsburg, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $21,960 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pittsburg?
Pittsburg, KS is a great place to call home thanks to its affordable cost of living. The overall cost of living in Pittsburg is 8.4% lower than the national average, which means residents can stretch their dollars further. Groceries, housing, and transportation costs are all below the national average, while utilities are slightly higher. Healthcare costs are also low, making it an attractive option for those looking for somewhere to settle down and save money at the same time.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPittsburgKansasUnited States
  69.183.1100.0
  91.993100
  101.3103.9100.0
  27.560.8100.0
  $114,400$194,100$338,100
  104.9%104.4%100.0%
  60.579.3100.0
  101.794.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived in Pittsburg for several years and am glad I left. I liked the small town atmosphere but the economy was in terrible shape --> and still is very bad. The college  More

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Lack of industry equals lack of jobs. Period. Whether you are white collar or blue collar, jobs folded in Southeast Kansas along with the coal mines, and nothing has  More

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Over 16 years ago

small town, big  More

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