Cost of Living in Plevna, KS

With a cost of living index of 53, Plevna, KS is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 47% cheaper than the national average and 18% below the Kansas state average of 72. Plevna is a small community of 116 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Plevna's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $638 (52% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $34,200 (89% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Plevna is $34,375, which is 54% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 22% 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.

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.