Westwood, KS Cost of Living


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Westwood cost of living score
106.2
More expensive
6.2% higher
than the US average
27.8% higher
than the Kansas average
Westwood, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.2% higher than the U.S. average and 27.8% higher than the average for Kansas.

Westwood, KS

Housing costs in Westwood?
A typical home costs $356,600, which is 5.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 83.7% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Westwood costs $1,510 per month, which is 5.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.8% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Westwood?
To live comfortably in Westwood, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $68,400 for a family, and $52,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Westwood?
Westwood, KS is an affordable place to live. The cost of living index for the area is 95.3, which is 5.7% lower than the U.S. average. This means that you can expect to save money on everyday expenses like groceries and transportation compared to other parts of the country. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment averages around $600 a month, while two-bedroom apartments rent for about $800 a month. Utilities are also relatively inexpensive in Westwood, with electricity rates coming in at around $0.09 per kWh and natural gas rates averaging around $1 per therm. All in all, Westwood offers an affordable cost of living for those looking to settle down in a rural area close to Kansas City and Wichita.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWestwoodKansasUnited States
  106.283.1100.0
  100.893100
  101.2103.9100.0
  119.260.8100.0
  $356,600$194,100$338,100
  99.7%104.4%100.0%
  84.979.3100.0
  124.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

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