Cost of Living in Ingalls, KS

With a cost of living index of 75, Ingalls, KS is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 4% above the Kansas state average of 72. Ingalls is a small community of 305 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Ingalls's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,250 (5% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $73,900 (76% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 0.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Ingalls is $78,594, which is 5% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 19% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Ingalls. The area sees an average annual temperature of 54.4°F, with summers averaging 76°F and winters around 33°F. Annual rainfall totals 19 inches spread over roughly 70 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.