Cost of Living in New Cambria, KS

With a cost of living index of 75, New Cambria, 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. New Cambria is a small community of 131 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in New Cambria's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,101 (17% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $129,200 (58% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.5x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in New Cambria is $88,601, which is 18% higher 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.

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.