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Cost of Living in Edna, KS

Population: 357 | Kansas

64
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Edna is 36% less expensive than the national average.

64
Housing
28
Home Values
89
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 64, Edna, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 36% cheaper than the national average and 8% below the Kansas state average of 72. Edna is a small community of 357 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Edna's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $844 (36% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $84,400 (72% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Edna is $57,222, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% 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 Edna. 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.

Income

Median Household Income
$57,222
vs US Median ($75,149)
-24%

Housing

Median Rent
$844/mo
Median Home Value
$84,400
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$796/mo

Climate in Edna

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

58.8°F
Avg Temperature
40.4"
Rainfall / Year
102d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 46 51 61 70 78 88 92 92 84 72 60 49
Avg °F 35 40 49 58 67 77 81 80 72 60 48 38
Low °F 24 28 37 47 57 66 70 68 59 48 36 28
Rain" 1.4 1.7 3.0 4.5 6.6 5.0 3.4 3.9 3.8 3.3 2.2 1.9

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