Timken, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Rush County / Timken / Zip Codes

Timken cost of living score
68.6
Less expensive
31.4% lower
than the US average
17.4% lower
than the Kansas average
Timken, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 68.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 31.4% lower than the U.S. average and 17.4% higher than the average for Kansas.

Timken, KS

Housing costs in Timken?
A typical home costs $66,000, which is 80.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.0% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Timken costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Timken?
To live comfortably in Timken, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $12,600 for a family, and $24,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Timken?
The cost of living in Timken, KS is quite reasonable. The median home price is well below the national average at $82,700 and the median household income is slightly above the national average at $60,667. The cost of basic necessities like housing, food and transportation are all reasonable when compared to other cities and towns in Kansas. Additionally, there are several local businesses that offer goods and services at competitive prices which help to keep the overall cost of living down for residents. All in all, Timken is an affordable place to live with plenty of amenities that make it a great choice for those looking for a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTimkenKansasUnited States
  68.683.1100.0
  87.993100
  101.5103.9100.0
  9.860.8100.0
  $66,000$194,100$338,100
  100.4%104.4%100.0%
  70.779.3100.0
  87.294.8100.0

   100=National Average

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