Derby, KS Cost of Living


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Derby cost of living score
82.8
Less expensive
17.2% lower
than the US average
0.4% lower
than the Kansas average
Derby, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.2% lower than the U.S. average and 0.4% higher than the average for Kansas.

Derby, KS

Housing costs in Derby?
A typical home costs $264,000, which is 21.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.0% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Derby costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.5% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Derby?
To live comfortably in Derby, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Derby?
Derby, KS is known for being an affordable place to live. The cost of living in Derby is well below the national average and many other cities in the area. Rent and housing prices are much lower compared to surrounding cities, with single-family homes typically costing between $100,000 and $150,000. Utilities are also quite reasonable in Derby, with most averaging around 10% less than in other parts of Kansas. Transportation costs are low as well due to the small size of the city. Overall, living in Derby is a great deal when it comes to affordability.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDerbyKansasUnited States
  82.883.1100.0
  9893100
  102.9103.9100.0
  75.060.8100.0
  $264,000$194,100$338,100
  106.0%104.4%100.0%
  81.079.3100.0
  118.994.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I remember growing up here in the early '80s. I recently visited and the place is still beautiful and larger now with more to see and do. I have already decided to  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Derby parks and recreation department is the best in the plains states. Some of the best water sports, baseball, football, soccer, Adult recreation is good as well.  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate in Derby (suburb of Wichita, KS) is moderate to warm. Winters are rearly very cold. Zero degrees only at night we have lived here 11 years and only seen 0  More

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