Ottawa Metro Area, KS Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Ottawa, Kansas?
$3,300 / month
for a family, 38.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a family.
$2,333 / month
for a single person, 51.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $28,000 for the year for a single person.

Ottawa cost of living score
80
Less expensive
20.0% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Kansas average
Ottawa Kan Metro Area, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Kansas.

Ottawa Metro Area, KS

Housing costs in Ottawa?
A typical home costs $206,600, which is 38.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.4% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ottawa costs $920 per month, which is 35.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.4% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Ottawa?
To live comfortably in Ottawa Kan Metro Area, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $39,600 for a family, and $28,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ottawa?
The cost of living in Ottawa, KS Metro Area is 80, which is lower than the US average Cost of Living of 100. This means that residents of Ottawa can expect to pay less for basic necessities like housing, food and utilities than they would in other parts of the country. In particular, the median value of a house in the Ottawa area is $206,600 compared to the US average House Value of $338,100. The low cost of living combined with relatively inexpensive housing makes Ottawa an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOttawaKansasUnited States
    Unlock83.1100.0
  94.7  Unlock100.0
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  51.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$194,100$338,100
  105.0  Unlock100.0
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  97.4  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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