Cost of Living in Kansas
Living cost indices for Kansas vs national average. Source: BLS / ACCRA 2022
ACCRA Cost of Living Index · Data as of 2022 · Updated annually
90.1
Overall Cost of Living Index
-9.9% below national avg
National average = 100
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74.5
Housing Index
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97
Groceries Index
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91
Healthcare Index
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89.5
Transportation Index
Cost of Living in Kansas
Kansas has an overall cost of living index of 90.1, which is -9.9% below national avg. Housing is the biggest factor at an index of 74.5 (national average = 100).
The cost of living index compares prices for consumer goods and services across US states. An index above 100 means living costs are higher than the national average; below 100 means lower.
Category Breakdown
- Housing (74.5): Below national average for home prices and rent.
- Groceries (97): Food costs are lower than the US average.
- Healthcare (91): Medical costs are lower than national norms.
- Transportation (89.5): Gas, insurance, and transit costs are lower than average.
Data Source
Cost of living data from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC) and ACCRA Cost of Living Index 2022, public data.