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Cost of Living in Denison, KS

Population: 159 | Kansas

76
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Denison is 24% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
22
Home Values
86
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Denison, KS: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 76, Denison, KS is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 24% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Kansas state average of 72. Denison is a small community of 159 residents.

The median household income in Denison is $59,000, which is 21% lower than the national median of $75,149. 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 Denison. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55.8°F, with summers averaging 78°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches spread over roughly 98 days.

Everyday prices in the Topeka, KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$59,000
vs US Median ($75,149)
-21%

Housing

Median Home Value
$66,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$814/mo

Everyday Prices in Denison

BLS Average Prices for the Topeka, KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-4% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-4% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-4% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-4% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-8% vs US

Climate in Denison

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55.8°F
Avg Temperature
36.5"
Rainfall / Year
98d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 40 46 57 67 76 86 90 89 81 69 55 44
Avg °F 30 35 46 56 66 76 80 78 69 57 44 34
Low °F 20 24 34 44 55 65 69 67 58 45 33 24
Rain" 0.9 1.3 2.3 3.8 5.2 4.9 4.0 4.6 3.5 2.9 1.8 1.5

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