Arkansas City, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Cowley County / Arkansas City / Zip Codes

Arkansas City cost of living score
70.3
Less expensive
29.7% lower
than the US average
15.4% lower
than the Kansas average
Arkansas City, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 70.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 29.7% lower than the U.S. average and 15.4% higher than the average for Kansas.

Arkansas City, KS

Housing costs in Arkansas City?
A typical home costs $90,100, which is 73.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 53.6% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City?
To live comfortably in Arkansas City, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $17,280 for a family, and $21,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Arkansas City?
Arkansas City, KS is an affordable place to live. The cost of living in the city is 11.3% below the national average, making it a desirable location for people looking to stretch their budget further. Housing prices in Arkansas City are especially attractive, with the median home value being $76,400 and rent costing an average of $532 per month. The cost of basic necessities such as groceries, transportation and utilities are also low compared to the rest of the country. Overall, Arkansas City provides a great lifestyle at a price that is hard to beat.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesArkansas CityKansasUnited States
  70.383.1100.0
  9093100
  100.8103.9100.0
  18.660.8100.0
  $90,100$194,100$338,100
  105.6%104.4%100.0%
  62.679.3100.0
  90.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

For a town with and income less than 75% of the national income, property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes are quite high. In addition, water rates are some of the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Incorporated in the late 1870's Arkansas City (AC)is the largest town in Cowley County, although Winfield is the county seat. AC is a nice rural city on the western edge  More

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