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Cost of Living in Robinson, KS

Population: 180 | Kansas

75
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Robinson is 25% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
19
Home Values
88
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 75, Robinson, 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. Robinson is a small community of 180 residents.

The median household income in Robinson is $56,750, which is 24% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the St. Joseph, 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
$56,750
vs US Median ($75,149)
-24%

Housing

Median Home Value
$58,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$590/mo

Everyday Prices in Robinson

BLS Average Prices for the St. Joseph, MO-KS (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.96
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.42
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
-9% vs US

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