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Cost of Living in Ellis, KS

Population: 2,145 | Kansas

84
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Ellis is 16% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
51
Home Values
89
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 84, Ellis, KS is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 16% cheaper than the national average and 12% above the Kansas state average of 72. Ellis is a small community of 2,145 residents.

The median household income in Ellis is $70,274, which is 6% 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 Ellis. The area sees an average annual temperature of 53.9°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 32°F. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches spread over roughly 78 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
$70,274
vs US Median ($75,149)
-6%

Housing

Median Home Value
$156,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,014/mo

Climate in Ellis

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

53.9°F
Avg Temperature
21.5"
Rainfall / Year
78d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 43 46 57 66 76 88 93 90 83 69 55 44
Avg °F 30 33 43 52 63 74 80 77 68 55 41 31
Low °F 17 20 29 38 50 60 66 64 54 40 27 19
Rain" 0.3 0.5 1.1 2.0 3.3 2.8 3.6 3.0 2.1 1.6 0.7 0.7

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