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Cost of Living in Dwight, KS

Population: 194 | Kansas

78
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Dwight is 22% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
26
Home Values
90
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 78, Dwight, KS is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 6% above the Kansas state average of 72. Dwight is a small community of 194 residents.

The median household income in Dwight is $56,750, which is 24% 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 Dwight. The area sees an average annual temperature of 55°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 32°F. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches spread over roughly 94 days.

Everyday prices in the Manhattan, 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
$56,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
-24%

Housing

Median Home Value
$78,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$620/mo

Everyday Prices in Dwight

BLS Average Prices for the Manhattan, 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
-9% vs US

Climate in Dwight

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

55°F
Avg Temperature
33.4"
Rainfall / Year
94d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 41 46 57 67 76 85 90 89 81 69 55 43
Avg °F 30 34 45 55 65 74 79 77 69 56 44 33
Low °F 19 23 33 43 54 63 68 66 57 44 32 23
Rain" 0.8 1.2 2.1 3.6 4.3 4.8 4.0 4.5 2.9 2.3 1.6 1.2

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