Utica, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Ness County / Utica / Zip Codes

Utica cost of living score
67.9
Less expensive
32.1% lower
than the US average
18.3% lower
than the Kansas average
Utica, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.1% lower than the U.S. average and 18.3% higher than the average for Kansas.

Utica, KS

Housing costs in Utica?
A typical home costs $68,800, which is 79.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 64.6% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Utica costs $730 per month, which is 49.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.9% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Utica?
To live comfortably in Utica, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $13,320 for a family, and $23,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Utica?
Utica, KS has a relatively low cost of living compared to the national average. The overall cost of living index for Utica is 85.1, which is 15% lower than the national average. Housing costs in Utica are much more affordable than most cities, with median home prices standing at around $88,000 and median rent prices of only $687 per month. Food expenses in Utica are also quite reasonable. Groceries tend to be slightly cheaper than the U.S. average, while restaurant meals are right on par with the rest of the country. Utility bills in Utica tend to be higher than the US average, so residents should budget accordingly for those expenses when considering their cost of living there.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesUticaKansasUnited States
  67.983.1100.0
  89.893100
  101.9103.9100.0
  16.360.8100.0
  $68,800$194,100$338,100
  103.3%104.4%100.0%
  63.279.3100.0
  91.394.8100.0

   100=National Average

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