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Cost of Living in Macksville, KS

Population: 585 | Kansas

55
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Macksville is 45% less expensive than the national average.

41
Housing
30
Home Values
89
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 55, Macksville, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 45% cheaper than the national average and 16% below the Kansas state average of 72. Macksville is a small community of 585 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Macksville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $542 (59% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $92,500 (70% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Macksville is $55,214, which is 27% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% 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 Macksville. The area sees an average annual temperature of 57.9°F, with summers averaging 80°F and winters around 36°F. Annual rainfall totals 27.8 inches spread over roughly 80 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
$55,214
vs US Median ($75,149)
-27%

Housing

Median Rent
$542/mo
Median Home Value
$92,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$572/mo

Climate in Macksville

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

57.9°F
Avg Temperature
27.8"
Rainfall / Year
80d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 46 50 60 70 79 90 94 92 84 72 58 47
Avg °F 34 38 48 57 67 78 82 80 72 59 46 36
Low °F 22 26 35 44 55 65 70 68 59 45 33 24
Rain" 0.8 1.0 2.0 2.4 3.7 3.9 3.1 3.5 2.6 2.4 1.1 1.1

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