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Cost of Living in Lake Quivira, KS

Population: 942 | Kansas

133
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lake Quivira is 33% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
240
Home Values
93
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 133, Lake Quivira, KS is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 33% more expensive than the national average and 61% above the Kansas state average of 72. Lake Quivira is a small community of 942 residents.

The median household income in Lake Quivira is $176,607, which is 135% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Lake Quivira. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.9°F, with summers averaging 79°F and winters around 34°F. Annual rainfall totals 38.1 inches spread over roughly 86 days.

Everyday prices in the Kansas City, MO-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
$176,607
vs US Median ($75,149)
+135%

Housing

Median Home Value
$733,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,076/mo

Everyday Prices in Lake Quivira

BLS Average Prices for the Kansas City, MO-KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.41
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.89
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.00
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-8% vs US

Climate in Lake Quivira

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

56.9°F
Avg Temperature
38.1"
Rainfall / Year
86d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 40 45 57 67 76 86 90 89 80 68 55 44
Avg °F 31 36 46 57 67 77 81 79 71 58 45 35
Low °F 22 26 36 46 57 67 72 70 61 49 36 27
Rain" 1.0 1.5 2.1 3.9 5.1 5.3 4.4 4.7 3.8 3.2 1.8 1.3

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