Cost of Living in Gas, KS

With a cost of living index of 59, Gas, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 41% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the Kansas state average of 72. Gas is a small community of 581 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Gas's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $708 (46% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $71,900 (76% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.3x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Gas is $56,667, which is 25% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% 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 Gas. The area sees an average annual temperature of 58°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches spread over roughly 99 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.