Cost of Living in Dearing, KS

With a cost of living index of 55, Dearing, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 45% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Kansas state average of 72. Dearing is a small community of 325 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Dearing's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $554 (58% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $81,000 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.4x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Dearing is $59,688, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 11% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Dearing. The area sees an average annual temperature of 58.8°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 38°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches spread over roughly 102 days.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.